Process
This was a ridiculous process.
The QA Director required some silly management book readings and then a book report (I kid you not) from each of the six or seven QA Managers under her. REALLY?? Is this nursery school?
One particular developer I interviewed with, who was from England, was REALLY full of himself.
At this point, I have almost 30 years in the QE business, with automation, test plan development, Agile, you name it.
I know that many employees love it at MathWorks, but I also know a few who do not.
[This interview was over 10 years ago. It left such a sour taste in my mouth that I am only now writing about it.]
Questions
It was so long ago that I do not remember any questions specifically.
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MathWorks Work Experiences
2.0
To be successful, you have to drink the Kool-Aid. (See Culture and Values below)
QA Manager • Former Employee
Natick, Massachusetts, United States
September 16, 2013
Pros: Good pay, private company with quarterly bonuses based on revenue and performance.
Delivery of software products for engineering and science applications.
Strong penetration in the market and in university curriculum.
Cons: Completely development centric. No real authority as a manager, but for managing individual contributors. Company focus on quality, but this does not translate to better quality. Some senior managers are "untouchable," so things don't necessarily improve. Performance ratings are not really set by managers; VPs can override. Managers have little say. It is hard to get things done as a manager due to lots of politics. Many quality initiatives, but few have significant impact due to lack of adoption by teams that choose not to adopt quality initiatives. Flat QA organization: younger managers with 5 years of experience are at the same job level as those with 25+ years.
5.0
Great place to work at
Quality Engineer • Current Employee
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
September 11, 2024
Pros: The environment and culture are amazing!
Cons: None, really. It is a great place to work at.
3.0
A Company that provides Peace of Mind
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
November 23, 2019
Pros: * A very relaxed working environment in general.
* Good job security.
* Decent pay and compensation review process.
Cons: *(Note: These are mostly relevant to the India office)
* Very poor office amenities compared to other companies that hire similar talent.
* No official 'work from home' policy, even though many US teams expect their India office colleagues to attend late evening meetings.
* Most technologies used are homegrown and outdated, making it difficult to find your next job.
- 2.0To be successful, you have to drink the Kool-Aid. (See Culture and Values below)QA Manager • Former EmployeeNatick, Massachusetts, United StatesSeptember 16, 2013Pros: Good pay, private company with quarterly bonuses based on revenue and performance. Delivery of software products for engineering and science applications. Strong penetration in the market and in university curriculum.Cons: Completely development centric. No real authority as a manager, but for managing individual contributors. Company focus on quality, but this does not translate to better quality. Some senior managers are "untouchable," so things don't necessarily improve. Performance ratings are not really set by managers; VPs can override. Managers have little say. It is hard to get things done as a manager due to lots of politics. Many quality initiatives, but few have significant impact due to lack of adoption by teams that choose not to adopt quality initiatives. Flat QA organization: younger managers with 5 years of experience are at the same job level as those with 25+ years.
- 5.0Great place to work atQuality Engineer • Current EmployeeCambridge, England, United KingdomSeptember 11, 2024Pros: The environment and culture are amazing!Cons: None, really. It is a great place to work at.
- 3.0A Company that provides Peace of MindSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 23, 2019Pros: * A very relaxed working environment in general. * Good job security. * Decent pay and compensation review process.Cons: *(Note: These are mostly relevant to the India office) * Very poor office amenities compared to other companies that hire similar talent. * No official 'work from home' policy, even though many US teams expect their India office colleagues to attend late evening meetings. * Most technologies used are homegrown and outdated, making it difficult to find your next job.
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