- Altair is a global leader in computational intelligence, specializing in high-performance computing (HPC), AI, and simulation software, and is now part of Siemens, enhancing its market position and technological capabilities.
- In the past year, Altair launched significant updates to its product lines, including Altair HyperWorks 2026 in December 2025 and Altair HPCWorks 2026 in October 2025, which feature advanced AI and GPU integration.
- Key partnerships include collaborations with the Polytechnic University of Turin and Wichita State University’s NIAR, as well as notable use cases like JetZero's development of a revolutionary blended wing aircraft utilizing Altair's simulation tools.
- Altair's ideal buyers are engineering teams and enterprises in industries such as aerospace and automotive, seeking to accelerate innovation and improve product performance through advanced simulation and AI-driven design solutions.
Engineering is the largest group at 591 employees (about 44% of the company). Sales and Support totals 250 (about 19%), while Marketing and Product includes 139 (about 10%). Business Management comprises 121 (about 9%), followed by Information Technology at 59 (about 4%) and Finance and Administration at 51 (about 4%). Human Resources, Operations, and Program and Project Management each list 32 employees (about 2% each), with 40 categorized as Other (about 3%).
Headcount is widely distributed, with 923 employees listed under Other locations (about 69%), indicating many smaller sites or remote roles. Named hubs include Troy, MI with 121 employees (about 9%) and Bengaluru, India with 112 (about 8%). Additional presence spans Detroit, MI (65), Boston, MA (30), Pune, India (25), Rochester, MI (25), Austin, TX (20), Irvine, CA (14), and Sterling Heights, MI (12). This distribution reflects a multi-site footprint across the United States and India.
