At Autodesk, we exist to turn ideas into new realities that shape a thriving future. Our software and services harness emerging technologies—such as additive manufacturing (3D printing), artificial intelligence, generative design, and robotics—that give companies and individuals the power to work more quickly, effectively, and sustainably throughout the entire project lifecycle. Discover how Autodesk inspires sustainable design and innovation in our annual sustainability report.
CORPORATE INFO
Autodesk is changing how the world is designed and made. Our technology spans architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing, media, and entertainment, empowering innovators everywhere to solve challenges big and small. From greener buildings to smarter products to mesmerizing blockbusters, Autodesk software empowers innovators to design and make a better world for all.
But we’re restless to do more. At Autodesk, we don’t believe in waiting for progress, we believe in making it–by combining technologies, unleashing talent, unlocking insights, and empowering our customers to find solutions to the challenges we face today. Our software provides customers with the right tools to work, the ability to think flexibly, and the power to transform what actually needs making.
About Autodesk
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Customers
Autodesk software empowers innovators to solve important design and make, business, environmental, and societal challenges.
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Employees
Our employees regularly vote Autodesk one of the best places to work, citing our focus on innovation and collaboration, our inclusive environment, and our emphasis on work/life balance.
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Students
Autodesk prepares the next generation of innovators by providing students and educational institutions globally with increased, equitable access to professional software, in-demand skills training, lifelong learning programs, communities, and industry insights.
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Autodesk Foundation
Autodesk is committed to advancing a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable world with our technology, philanthropic investments, education initiatives, business operations, and employee programs. We donate software to eligible nonprofits, startups, and entrepreneurs that are using design and manufacture approaches to accelerate positive outcomes across industries.
Company Facts
- Founded: 1982
- Headquarters: San Francisco, California
- Employees: 14,100+ worldwide (as at January 31, 2024)
- Autodesk software: Go to our website to learn more about Autodesk platforms and products
- Company Impact: Read Autodesk’s Impact Report and State of Design & Make Report
- Recognition: Ranked 10th in Glassdoor’s Best Led Companies 2024, among Fast Company’s Best Places for Innovators 2023, and recognized for the first time in Ethisphere’s 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies
Autodesk financial profile
- A high quality, resilient business
- High volume of unique growth vectors giving a large and expanding total addressable market and a compounding growth profile
- Disciplined and focused capital allocation and execution, generating strong operating margins with the opportunity to expand over time
- Consistently a best-in-class “rule of 40” company, balancing revenue growth and FCF margins to generate compounding returns
Latest financial information: investors.autodesk.com
Headquarters
The Landmark @
One Market, Ste. 400
San Francisco, CA 94105
