Does MathWorks pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, MathWorks employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at MathWorks. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at MathWorks?

88% of MathWorks employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated MathWorks 4.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.5 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at MathWorks?

Software Engineer (312) , Senior Software Engineer (163) , Quality Engineer (93) , Applications Support Engineer (69) , Intern (63) , Engineering Development Group (EDG) (59) , EDG Intern (51) , EDG (44) , EDG Engineer (38) , Software Developer (37) , Manager (35) , Engineer (33) , Applications Engineer (31) , Software Engineer(Internship) (31) , Principal Software Engineer (30)

What are the pros of working at MathWorks according to real employee reviews?

"Work life balance is good and there are no late night calls unlike other companies and this could be a team specific information." ((in 454 reviews)); "Team and people are great" ((in 292 reviews)); "Great benefits and" ((in 148 reviews)); "good work culture and secure" ((in 127 reviews)); "Supportive environment with great colleagues." ((in 114 reviews))

What are the cons of working at MathWorks according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay (we shouldn't have to rely on a stakeholder bonus to get a halfway decent salary)" ((in 116 reviews)); "low salary and old technology" ((in 105 reviews)); "there is no option to work from home (allowed a maximum of 3 days a year)." ((in 91 reviews)); "Most managers have been with the company for 15+ years and there is an emphasis on the "slow and steady" mantra." ((in 77 reviews)); "Low compensation for this type of role" ((in 45 reviews))

What are employees saying about MathWorks layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about MathWorks layoffs and their outlook for job security at MathWorks in 2026.

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MathWorks reviews

4.3

88% would recommend to a friend

(2,558 total reviews)

Jack Little

94% approve of CEO

86% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.6

Work/Life balance

4.5

Culture & values

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Senior management

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Career opportunities

MathWorks has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 2,558 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The MathWorks employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

5.0

Mar 8, 2025

Great work life balance with events products

Account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Product standing Company culture Work life balance

Cons

Slow decision making Lower pay compared to industry average Limited career growth

5.0

Jan 19, 2024

Exceptional Workplace: Where Learning and Teamwork Thrive

Application engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Team Dynamics: MathWorks fosters a collaborative environment, ensuring a positive and supportive team culture. Continuous Learning Curve: Employees benefit from ongoing learning opportunities, contributing to professional growth and development. Flexibility: MathWorks provides flexibility that allows employees to maintain a healthy work-life balance, promoting overall well-being. Employee Care: The company prioritizes the well-being of its employees, offering various programs and initiatives to support their health and happiness. Expertise Recognition: Specialized in a specific domain, MathWorks ensures that employees' expertise in its tools is valued and continues to contribute significantly.

Cons

Tool-Specific Domain: The nature of the work at MathWorks is highly specific to its tools, which may limit the applicability of skills outside the organization.

5.0

May 16, 2023

Overall great place to work

Senior application engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

* Great products and mostly great people * Various small perks like breakfast, free beverages, gaming room * Privately held; long-term strategy; no shareholder driven short-term restructuring

Cons

* Hybrid work model not flexible; come to office mandatory Tue and Thu

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