Autodesk Recognized as Top-Tier 'Platinum Company' in the Inaugural Wall Street Journal 'Where You Work Matters 2026' Ranking
Autodesk was awarded the highest 'Platinum' rating in the WSJ's new workplace evaluation ranking, 'Where You Work Matters 2026.' The certification recognizes Autodesk's exceptional investment in human capital based on objective data such as career advancement, competitive wages, and employee retention among 12 million U.S. workers.
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Autodesk, Inc. (Headquarters: California, USA / President and CEO: Andrew Anagnost, hereafter Autodesk) is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as a “Platinum” company, the highest rating in the new workplace evaluation ranking “Where You Work Matters 2026” published by The Wall Street Journal.
This ranking utilizes entirely new metrics that evaluate companies based on long-term outcome data such as career growth, wage levels, and employment retention, rather than traditional benefits or corporate image. By analyzing data from approximately 12 million U.S. workers, it objectively measures how well companies are unlocking their employees' potential.
What makes this evaluation particularly unique is that it is based on actual data such as:
- Career progression (promotions and skill growth)
- Competitiveness of wages
- Employee retention rate
- Growth opportunities across different job roles
Through this, it visualizes corporate value from the perspective of "how where you work impacts your subsequent life."
The Platinum certification is the highest evaluation given only to companies that have demonstrated outstanding performance across the board in “early career opportunities,” “growth opportunities,” and “stable employment,” and is a result of high praise for Autodesk's investment in talent and organizational culture.
Autodesk supports innovation worldwide through its solutions in the fields of architecture, engineering, and construction, manufacturing, and media and entertainment. The driving force behind this is "investment in talent" and a "culture that encourages taking on challenges."
This recognition indicates not merely a good workplace environment, but rather that an environment is in place where each and every employee can grow long-term, build a career, and make an impact on society.
We believe that creating such an environment—where employees can tackle larger challenges, create value with a sense of speed, and bring transformation to the real world—is the very foundation of sustainable growth.
Tomoyuki Nakanishi, Representative Director and President of Autodesk Japan, commented as follows:
“We are incredibly honored to be recognized as a Platinum company, the highest rank in 'Where You Work Matters 2026.' Given that this ranking evaluates based on long-term outcome data, we view this certification as evidence that our talent strategy and organizational investments are functioning as a competitive advantage. With the advancement of AI, we are in an era where a company's competitiveness relies heavily on 'the power of talent.' We believe this evaluation suggests that continuous investment in individual employee growth opportunities and career visibility leads to a company's sustainable growth. Autodesk will continue to position investment in talent at the core of our management, driving innovation and value creation for society.”
As AI advances and the labor market undergoes changes, a company's “ability to support talent growth” has become its competitiveness itself.
This ranking also highlights that companies building robust talent pipelines are more resilient to future changes.
Autodesk will continue to create new value for society through fostering environments that maximize the potential of its employees.
Where You Work Matters Special Site
■ About Autodesk, Inc.
Founded in 1982, Autodesk is a "design and creation" platform company headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, currently operating in approximately 40 countries and regions worldwide. We support the design, engineering, and creation of virtually everything—from sustainable buildings to next-generation vehicles, digital factories, and cutting-edge movies and games—through the power of technology. In addition to providing industry clouds equipped with specialized solutions that promote efficiency and automation in the construction, manufacturing, and media & entertainment industries, we deploy a "platform for design and creation" that realizes cross-departmental and industry-wide collaboration to support business processes laterally, empowering all innovators challenging new possibilities to build a better future. For more details, please visit https://www.autodesk.com/jp or follow Autodesk's social media. #MakeAnything
This ranking utilizes entirely new metrics that evaluate companies based on long-term outcome data such as career growth, wage levels, and employment retention, rather than traditional benefits or corporate image. By analyzing data from approximately 12 million U.S. workers, it objectively measures how well companies are unlocking their employees' potential.
What makes this evaluation particularly unique is that it is based on actual data such as:
- Career progression (promotions and skill growth)
- Competitiveness of wages
- Employee retention rate
- Growth opportunities across different job roles
Through this, it visualizes corporate value from the perspective of "how where you work impacts your subsequent life."
The Platinum certification is the highest evaluation given only to companies that have demonstrated outstanding performance across the board in “early career opportunities,” “growth opportunities,” and “stable employment,” and is a result of high praise for Autodesk's investment in talent and organizational culture.
Autodesk supports innovation worldwide through its solutions in the fields of architecture, engineering, and construction, manufacturing, and media and entertainment. The driving force behind this is "investment in talent" and a "culture that encourages taking on challenges."
This recognition indicates not merely a good workplace environment, but rather that an environment is in place where each and every employee can grow long-term, build a career, and make an impact on society.
We believe that creating such an environment—where employees can tackle larger challenges, create value with a sense of speed, and bring transformation to the real world—is the very foundation of sustainable growth.
Tomoyuki Nakanishi, Representative Director and President of Autodesk Japan, commented as follows:
“We are incredibly honored to be recognized as a Platinum company, the highest rank in 'Where You Work Matters 2026.' Given that this ranking evaluates based on long-term outcome data, we view this certification as evidence that our talent strategy and organizational investments are functioning as a competitive advantage. With the advancement of AI, we are in an era where a company's competitiveness relies heavily on 'the power of talent.' We believe this evaluation suggests that continuous investment in individual employee growth opportunities and career visibility leads to a company's sustainable growth. Autodesk will continue to position investment in talent at the core of our management, driving innovation and value creation for society.”
As AI advances and the labor market undergoes changes, a company's “ability to support talent growth” has become its competitiveness itself.
This ranking also highlights that companies building robust talent pipelines are more resilient to future changes.
Autodesk will continue to create new value for society through fostering environments that maximize the potential of its employees.
Where You Work Matters Special Site
■ About Autodesk, Inc.
Founded in 1982, Autodesk is a "design and creation" platform company headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, currently operating in approximately 40 countries and regions worldwide. We support the design, engineering, and creation of virtually everything—from sustainable buildings to next-generation vehicles, digital factories, and cutting-edge movies and games—through the power of technology. In addition to providing industry clouds equipped with specialized solutions that promote efficiency and automation in the construction, manufacturing, and media & entertainment industries, we deploy a "platform for design and creation" that realizes cross-departmental and industry-wide collaboration to support business processes laterally, empowering all innovators challenging new possibilities to build a better future. For more details, please visit https://www.autodesk.com/jp or follow Autodesk's social media. #MakeAnything