Descartes Systems reviews

3.9

82% would recommend to a friend

(262 total reviews)

Ed Ryan

82% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

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
5.0
Dec 1, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Great leadership team. Great culture. Very reasonable work-life balance expectations. An organization that tries hard to always do the right thing and be fair to customers. Many key employees have been at Descartes 10+ years, great tenure. Clearly one that you can build a career at.

Cons

Lots of tech debt, makes it difficult to feel like we can innovate and do cool things. All of the acquisitions make Descartes difficult to navigate and learn, makes it even more difficult to get things done. Feels a bit stagnant at times.

4.0
Nov 14, 2025

Great company

Recommend
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Pros

Great tools to work with. Many knowledgeable colleagues to learn from.

Cons

Corporate bureaucracy tends to slow down innovation.

1.0
Nov 5, 2025
Recommend
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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.

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