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?

"Good benefits and people to work with" ((in 16 reviews)); "Work from home is expected and appreciated" ((in 15 reviews)); "Great people working in a company" ((in 10 reviews)); "Culture is great." ((in 10 reviews)); "HR team was fantastic" ((in 9 reviews))

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

"Low salaries for the industry." ((in 15 reviews)); "Low pay when compared to the market rate" ((in 10 reviews)); "Annual salary increases are minimal." ((in 6 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

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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).

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262 reviews

4.0

Mar 15, 2024

Great

Account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Compensation and work-life balance are the benefits

Cons

Limited company culture, depending on the pillar you are in.

4.0

Mar 15, 2024

Excellent workplace and benefits

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very flexible hours and telework Excellent over-all benefits Excellent workplace where excellent great skilled IT professionals share knowledge

Cons

No office after the pandemic 401k matching could be better

4.0

Mar 15, 2024

Java Software Engineer at Descartes Systems

Java software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working for a global companies such as DHL, American Airlines, Maersk

Cons

It's harder to get a pay raise, and you can find companies with higher salaries in the region.

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