Formerly a Great Place to Work, Now Directionless and Unstable - Applications Engineer Synopsys Employee Review

1.0
Jan 30, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

In the past, this company offered genuine work-life balance, flexibility, and a competitive salary structure.

Cons

Management has "Lost the Plot": Leadership appears disconnected from the day-to-day reality of the business. Decisions feel reactive rather than strategic. Botched Layoffs: The layoffs in October were handled poorly. Despite the CEO claiming they were "long planned and thought out," the execution has been chaotic, suggesting otherwise. Lingering Uncertainty: Months later, there is no clear path forward for the remaining employees. Morale is low, and the "survivors" are left confused about their roles and the company's future.

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5.0
Jun 28, 2026
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Pros

Excellent pay & benefits, challenging work and positive atmosphere.

Cons

Very large and sluggish bureaucracy.

3.0
Jul 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good compensation for the position

Cons

Leadership is composed of long time employees who are not up to date with current times. Many broken processes Poor planning with acquisition of Ansys Retention efforts of key Ansys team members very poor

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