Does Descartes Systems pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Descartes Systems employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Descartes Systems. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Descartes Systems?

82% of Descartes Systems employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Descartes Systems 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Descartes Systems?

Software Developer (24) , Account Executive (11) , Senior Software Engineer (8) , Implementation Consultant (6) , Sales (6) , Analyst (5) , Software Engineer (4) , Ar Representative (3) , Consultant (3) , Customer Service Representative (3) , Junior Software Developer (3) , Senior Account Executive (3) , Vice President Sales (3) , AP Coordinator (2) , Business Development Manager (2)

What are the pros of working at Descartes Systems according to real employee reviews?

"Work from home is expected and appreciated" ((in 16 reviews)); "Good benefits and people to work with" ((in 12 reviews)); "Culture is great." ((in 11 reviews)); "The people I worked with are nice the mgmt is NOT" ((in 10 reviews)); "Great Team and environment" ((in 9 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Descartes Systems according to real employee reviews?

"Low salary increase from year by year." ((in 15 reviews)); "low pay compared to market" ((in 11 reviews)); "You just had to recuperate as best you could until it overwhelmed you again and keep arguing for more people on the team, more specialty instead of hybrid positions and better management." ((in 11 reviews)); "Less training.. Immediate deploy on projects" ((in 5 reviews)); "I am looking for a position with better compensation" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Descartes Systems layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Descartes Systems layoffs and their outlook for job security at Descartes Systems in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Descartes Systems locations?

Pittsburgh , Atlanta , Chicago , New York , Cleveland , Silver Spring , Miami , Salt Lake City , Cincinnati , Westborough , Dearborn , Charlotte , Dallas , Nashville , Los Angeles , Ontario , Willow Grove , Palm Beach Gardens , Orlando , Tampa , Marietta , Remote

Descartes Systems reviews

3.9

82% would recommend to a friend

(262 total reviews)

Ed Ryan

82% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

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Descartes Systems has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 262 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Descartes Systems employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

Reviews by job title

262 reviews

2.0

Jan 31, 2024

Dontnwaste your time

Mid market account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some leads were shared with you to work

Cons

You owe the whole process from prospection to dealing with clawbacks. No customer support you wear a lot of hats

Descartes Systems Response

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Thank you for sharing your insights, we value your feedback and appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns. At Descartes we take a consultative selling approach, and our Sales Executives are deeply involved in every stage, including prospecting, discovery, demos, negotiations, and finalizing deals. We understand the importance of a seamless and comprehensive approach to meet our customers' needs. We have a very strong coaching culture with heavy investment in skill development and continuous improvement. Throughout the journey, our sales leaders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will offer support and coaching, enriching the experience for both our team and customers. Thank you once again for sharing your thoughts.

1.0

Oct 17, 2023

Company thrives on aquisition

Professional services manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not much pressure to work. Job Security

Cons

Leadership mostly surround themselves with cronies. No investment in technology. We grow by acquiring companies No proper goals for acquired companies.

4.0

Jun 27, 2023

Accountant

Senior accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company was great to work for

Cons

The company could look after its staff better

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