Low pay and high working pressure as a developer - Senior Software Engineer MathWorks Employee Review

2.0
Jun 22, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Free breakfast and free lunch. Free dinner if you stay in the office until 7:30-8:00 PM.

Cons

Working pressure for a software developer is very high as a developer needs to deliver multiple features, fix bugs, and write tests and numerous examples every half year. Low base salary. No stock. Very few bonus. The base salary increase is about 3% annually if you work very hard to catch up the plan. No product manager who knows the relation between different products. So, people in different teams hardly notice the feature difference between cross-teams and what other teams are doing. HRs are non-responsive and do not care about the personal conditions of employees. The manager determines your working experience only.

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5.0
Jun 19, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The company places a strong emphasis on continuous learning and professional growth, with clear encouragement for employees to develop their skills over time. There are frequent, fun company events that help build connections across teams and contribute to a genuinely friendly and collaborative culture. Overall, the organization takes a very staff-focused approach, prioritizing employee well-being and fostering an environment where people feel supported and valued.

Cons

With a globally distributed workforce, it can sometimes be challenging to coordinate schedules or connect in person with colleagues.

5.0
Jun 18, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Strong work-life balance; reasonable hours and low burnout Smart, helpful colleagues and collaborative culture Stable company with solid products (MATLAB/Simulink) Good benefits and campus perks (food, gym, etc.)

Cons

Development pace can feel slow and process-heavy May not be ideal if you’re optimizing for fast career growth, cutting-edge tech, or top-tier compensation.

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