Siemens Digital Industries Software
Siemens Digital Industries Software is a global leader in the growing field of product lifecycle management (PLM) and electronic design automation (EDA) software, hardware and services. Siemens products are used to manage or create more than 40 pe...
The best company to work for, with some very small drawbacks
Pros
The first point of note is that my tenure here is over triple that of any previous company, and that should be enough in itself. The culture here is fantastic, and the potential for success, at least in terms of salary, is enormous. Work-life balance is excellent - I have the ability (as do all employees) to work three days per week from anywhere, and in my role, I have total autonomy over my location. Siemens will always put you, the employee, and your family first - they believe firmly that if you are well looked after, you will look after your duties. Siemens expects you to do your job well, but if you struggle, they will bend over backwards to support you (and have the resources in place to actually do this properly). Corporate responsibility is an important topic at Siemens, and protecting the environment is at the forefront of everyone's mind. There is a company EV car scheme, and we have aggressive net zero targets (2030 at the latest). Management builds strong and high-functioning relationships with their staff, or at least the ones I have had experience with (having had four different managers in my time, this is unlikely to be a coincidence). I have also attended several management training courses, which were highly effective and promoted the value of relationships. Becasue of the high-trust environment, management politics is kept to a minimum, and those who are prone to or enjoy political jostling often don't make it here. Overall, I feel I would find it very difficult to leave Siemens.Cons
Possibly because of the 'Pros' mentioned above - people rarely leave Siemens, which contributes to one of the major cons - career advancement is relatively limited here. I have been doing the same job throughout my entire tenure. My immediate management layer has also stayed largely the same, indicating the same stagnation patterns there. As is likely with any corporation, there is a lot of red tape and processes to follow, which can consume a lot of non-value-added time; this is especially detrimental in a sales position, where as much time as possible should be toe-to-toe with our customers. I would also say that because of how successful we are, there is an element of risk aversion in the company. Higher risk opportunities with stronger returns are often avoided, whereas surefire wins are prioritised. This can make it challenging for business development people or new logo hunters. Although there is a high level of DEI emphasis at Siemens, including mandatory training for all employees, I would love to see more diversity in management roles (speaking as a white, middle-aged man!)Siemens Digital Industries Software values diversity as the inclusion and collaboration of different thinking, backgrounds, experiences, expertise; individual qualities across all organizational levels and dimensions.
Our 13 Employee Resource Groups help us build a more inclusive culture. Employees can find community in our ERGS:
- Women’s Impact Network (WiN),
- Early & Mid-Career (NEXT)
- SiemensAbility – Disability & Neurodiversity
- Veterans
- Black Professional Network @ Siemens
- Asian Cultural Exchange (ACE)
- LGTBQ+ Advocates & Supporters Exchange
- Health & Wellness
- Administrative Professionals
- Masters – Generationally Diverse Exchange
- Asian Pacific (AP)
- Latino/Hispanic/Multicultural Exchange
- EMEA ERG
At Siemens Digital Industries Software, we are committed to taking the future and your career of tomorrow and making it real today. Explore our careers here
By joining us, you’ll be part of a diverse ecosystem of over 20,000 employees. You will not only be impacting our products, solutions, and digital transformations but also making a difference to communities around the globe.
We believe that a great culture creates more opportunity for success, and we can only achieve this success by living and breathing it. Our culture & values of learning, innovation, sustainability, and diversity are not only reflected in our employee engagement surveys, but also recognized by others around the world.
Since 2007, Siemens has been driving digital transformation with an over $10 billion investment in U.S. software companies. We offer a digital portfolio of software, digital services, security and Mendix to enable our customers to increase their efficiency, flexibility, quality and reduce time to market.
Learn more here.
Siemens Digital Industries Software values diversity as the inclusion and collaboration of different thinking, backgrounds, experiences, expertise; individual qualities across all organizational levels and dimensions.
Our 13 Employee Resource Groups help us build a more inclusive culture. Employees can find community in our ERGS:
- Women’s Impact Network (WiN),
- Early & Mid-Career (NEXT)
- SiemensAbility – Disability & Neurodiversity
- Veterans
- Black Professional Network @ Siemens
- Asian Cultural Exchange (ACE)
- LGTBQ Advocates & Supporters Exchange
- Health & Wellness
- Administrative Professionals
- Masters – Generationally Diverse Exchange
- Asian Pacific (AP)
- Latino/Hispanic/Multicultural Exchange
- EMEA ERG
Our talent programs provide impactful early career experience. Here students and graduates are making meaningful impact on real projects and the communities we operate in on a global scale. Whether you’re leading client trainings for our customers, contributing to our legacy code, or spearheading marketing campaigns, our talent programs will help you build a solid foundation for your career and growth.
Learn more about our Talent Hiring Programs here.
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