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

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (262 reviews)

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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

3.0

Jul 22, 2025

Review for Descartes system group software developer

Junior software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work from home, flexible working hours

Cons

No fixed promotion period, repetitive work

5.0

Jul 14, 2025

Healthy workplace

Frontend developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Collaborative and supportive team environment, free from toxicity Competitive salary aligned with role expectations Generous lunch ticket support Excellent health insurance coverage Annual performance bonus Flexible remote work policy Transparent communication from leadership, both in positive and challenging moments Proactive HR team continuously working to introduce additional employee benefits

Cons

No significant downsides to highlight just a few areas where processes and employee experience could be further refined.

Descartes Systems Response

11mo

Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! We're glad to hear that the collaborative environment and comprehensive benefits are making a positive impact—fostering teamwork and well-being is at the heart of our culture. We appreciate your thoughtful feedback and suggestions. As part of our ongoing commitment to quality and innovation, we're always looking for ways to enhance the employee experience. Your input helps us grow stronger together. Thanks for being an important part of the Descartes team!

3.0

Jun 23, 2025

A stable company with services businesses need

Infrastructure engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance, Stable business.

Cons

100% Remote affects collaboration and distances employees. Little to no career advancement. Too much acquisition and not enough stability.

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