Descartes Systems reviews

3.9

83% would recommend to a friend

(263 total reviews)

Ed Ryan

84% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

Descartes Systems has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 263 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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263 reviews
3.0
Mar 31, 2026

A Place to Grow

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Acceptable pay Generous time off and benefits Opportunities to learn

Cons

Unclear responsibilities Lack of quality training

1.0
Nov 5, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Hybrid position, Microsoft Excel deep-dive.

Cons

Salaries and bonuses are on the lower side, and bonuses are only given after completing one year of tenure. While the workload itself isn’t heavy, upper management has very high expectations regarding quality, which can sometimes feel excessive. During my time there, I improved significantly and maintained very few errors, consistently receiving positive feedback on my progress and performance. Despite that, I was let go after a year due to a reduction in personnel. If you’re looking for long-term stability, I wouldn’t recommend this company, as job security can be uncertain and there are limited opportunities for growth. One additional note: after I was let go, I was contacted by the finance department because of a payroll miscalculation and had to return part of my severance payment. This situation was stressful, especially during an already difficult period.

1.0
Oct 14, 2025

Enterprise Level Problems

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Autonomous work, large network of products, global footprint.

Cons

Poor leadership, silos, disjointed tech stack.

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