Short-term cost cutting at the expense of long-term vision - Embedded Software Engineer ETAS Employee Review

ETAS is currently undergoing a significant downsizing, affecting around 10% of the engineering workforce globally - including Italy - through both voluntary and involuntary exits. While officially attributed to the automotive industry downturn, the reality points to poor strategic decisions by upper management (notably Thomas Irawan, Mariella Minutolo, and Nicki Egleser). Instead of investing in a sustainable long-term plan, leadership is prioritizing short-term cost savings, with concerning consequences for employee morale, innovation, and the company’s future.