Altair is a computer-software company that employs about 1,340 people worldwide. Over the last twelve months the team welcomed roughly 80 new colleagues while 93 employees departed, resulting in a stable overall workforce size. The organisation’s steady hiring pattern reflects measured growth across engineering, sales, and product-oriented roles.
Engineering is Altair’s largest group with 587 employees, accounting for just over two-fifths of total headcount. Customer-facing functions also play a significant role: Sales and Support has 250 employees and Marketing & Product has 138. Business Management, Finance & Administration, and IT collectively add another 231 team members, underscoring the operational backbone required to support Altair’s software portfolio. Smaller specialised units such as Banking & Wealth Management, Education, and Risk, Safety & Compliance round out the organisation, while 131 employees are classified in various "Other" roles, highlighting a diverse mix of skills within the company.
Altair’s workforce is geographically dispersed, with its headquarters in Troy, Michigan employing about 120 people. Bengaluru, India is the largest hub outside the United States with 111 employees, illustrating the firm’s commitment to global R&D and support. Additional clusters are found in Detroit, Boston, Austin, Irvine, Pune, Hyderabad, and Toronto, each hosting between 9 and 65 staff members. A sizeable group of 124 employees operate from other locations or remotely, indicating a flexible approach to talent placement.