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

5.0

May 13, 2025

Flexible work life balance

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-good team - flexibility - good learning opportunities

Cons

Salary is avg More communication required

3.0

Apr 15, 2025

good comapany

Software enignner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

the company offers flexible hours

Cons

the company offers less compensation

5.0

Mar 28, 2025

Supportive Team with Good Work Environment

Developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I enjoy working with understanding colleagues who support each other. We work calmly and effectively, always meeting deadlines without unnecessary pressure. Communication within the team and across international offices is very strong and positive.

Cons

The company provides only basic, standard benefits as required by local law. Unfortunately, there are no additional perks or incentives beyond these minimal requirements.

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