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In addition to industry-leading retention and average job tenure of its staff,
Altair’s global intern program is highly sought-after, and interns report 100%
satisfaction with their experience. Altair


DRIVING INNOVATION WHILE REMAINING TRUE TO THEIR ROOTS.

Altair Named to Newsweek's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces for Third Year in a
Row.
By Sponsored Content Team On 11/3/23 at 11:45 AM EDT
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Today, we're surrounded by technology that keeps us safe, more connected, and
more productive—but most of the time, we may not even know it. Transformative
technologies like simulation, artificial intelligence (AI), and high-performance
computing (HPC) are woven into the fabric of our daily lives, from the cars we
drive to the places we live. While these technologies may not always be at the
forefront, they are creating a smarter, more sustainable future.

Jim Scapa and his colleagues at Altair are helping drive that future, all while
staying true to their roots, which has helped them succeed—and land on
Newsweek's list of Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces in America three years in a
row.

Scapa, CEO and Chairman of the Board, founded Altair in Troy, Michigan, in 1985.
Initially, the organization was an engineering consulting firm. Today, Altair is
a global leader in some of the world's most cutting-edge technology, including
HPC, simulation, data science, and AI. Since its founding nearly 40 years ago,
Altair has grown from an organization of just a few people to more than 3,300
employees across 27 countries. And their client roster boasts some of the
world's most prominent organizations, including the likes of General Motors,
NVIDIA, Airbus, Cleveland Golf, and BMW, to name a few.


Altair was founded in Troy, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. Today, the company
has locations in 27 countries. Altair

Balancing what's new with the tried-and-true

Despite all the ways Altair has changed over the years—and the way the
organization has driven change across the world—some core things have remained
the same.

"As Altair has grown up over the years, it might surprise people that I haven't
changed the values that define our culture from the very beginning," says Scapa.
"I've had pressure to, but I haven't changed those four key points in all these
years."

These four values—envisioning the future, communicating honestly and broadly,
seeking technology and business "firsts," and embracing diversity and
risk-taking—highlight what makes Altair both incredibly successful and
well-loved by its employees, because they speak to a relentless drive for
innovation while always staying true to the heart of the company: its people.

Envisioning the future

Thinking ahead and playing the long game has always helped Altair succeed.

"We imagine a long future and always make decisions in that context," says
Scapa. And that means more than just being on the cutting edge of technology.

For one thing, it means sustainability—imagining a better future and working to
find solutions that will make that future possible. Environmental sustainability
is woven into Altair's DNA. Many of Altair's technologies have sustainability
practices like lightweighting built in, which supports and enables its
customers' sustainability goals. When Airbus wanted to reduce its carbon
footprint, Altair software got them over the finish line. Altair's work
advancing hydrogen technologies has been critical in the UK's effort to achieve
net-zero carbon emissions by decarbonizing powertrains. Its technology allows
electric vehicle companies to use digital twin modeling to reduce electronic
system complexity, improve design accuracy, and increase cost savings, all of
which continue to drive the entire electric vehicle industry forward and help to
push the world toward a more sustainable future.

Altair's emphasis on putting people first is evident in their retention rate. In
an industry where turnover is notoriously high, Altair boasts a turnover rate of
less than 12%. In addition, its workforce's average tenure is more than eight
years, notable in an industry where it's not uncommon for people to leave a
position after just one or two years.

"Our people are our greatest asset," says Scapa. "People deserve to feel like
they're supported, validated, and encouraged. In short, treated like the unique
individuals they are."

Communicating honestly and broadly

Altair's focus on communication is another way it stays on the cutting edge, and
another reason why its employees are so satisfied.

"Information is power," says Scapa. "Broad communication spreads knowledge
throughout the organization and empowers employees in their decision-making by
providing the context in which they're making those decisions."

Honest communication also means recognizing each person's ability to bring big
ideas to the table and drive change, with entrepreneurial thinking being
encouraged at all levels of the organization—up to and including sharing
feedback and opinions with Scapa.

"Even if people are pushing back on me about something, I love the energy they
bring. It means they're passionate about what they're doing," he says. "Part of
innovation is making sure people feel comfortable bringing their point of view
and creating space for open discussion and dialogue."

Seeking technology and business "firsts"

For businesses to succeed—especially in the technology sector—they must always
be striving for what's next. Altair is able to help their customers stay ahead
of the game by providing them with cutting-edge technology "firsts."

Altair established the simulation-driven design method—from generative design to
manufacturing—which has transformed the product development lifecycle by
reducing time to market and driving organizational innovation. Additionally,
Altair pioneered a flexible, patented units-based licensing model, which has
revolutionized how its customers use software by lowering barriers to adoption
and creating broad engagement.

"Embracing the democratization of technology and offering it in a seamless way
shows our dedication and commitment to empowering our 13,000 customers with the
solutions they need to compete effectively."


Jim Scapa founded Altair in 1985, and he has served as CEO ever since. He's also
Chairman of the Board of Directors. Altair

Embracing diversity and risk-taking

The diversity of Altair's tech offerings is only matched by the diversity of its
staff—although Scapa acknowledges there are areas where they need to improve. In
part, diversity is baked into the organization because of its broad footprint
and its locations around the globe.

"On my monthly leadership call we have people from China, Japan, India, Greece,
Scotland, Germany, South Africa, Korea, and more," says Scapa. "And we're
diverse throughout the enterprise, from senior positions all the way through.
Diversity brings great power to our organization and having diverse perspectives
makes us all better."

Despite having offices around the world, Scapa has worked to promote its core
values across the enterprise—while also recognizing regions, locations,
countries, and groups will always have their own culture too.

"When you arrive at the Altair offices in Germany, France, Japan, and elsewhere,
you know you're in an Altair office, but each has its unique feel. Our country
managers and leadership are always local to the regions they lead and I trust
them to drive their office's success."

While women make up 43% of Altair's CEO direct reports and board of directors,
Scapa notes that, overall, there are fewer women than men in the organization.
And maybe that's not surprising, considering women are underrepresented in STEM
professions across the board. But as women continue to make gains in the field,
and as Altair continues driving equality in hiring practices, the company
strives to ensure that at least half of the candidates interviewed for open
positions are women.

Nearly 40 years of success

Altair's work is unique. So is the fact that their values haven't changed. After
nearly 40 years of business, these four founding principles have stood the test
of time—and will guide the company for the next 40 years and beyond.

"It's because we live and breathe it," says Scapa. "They're not just words on a
wall. We live them. They are the lifeblood of how we work."

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