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 14 reviews)); "Great people working in a company" ((in 11 reviews)); "Culture is great." ((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 salaries for the industry." ((in 14 reviews)); "low pay compared to market" ((in 10 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 10 reviews)); "Annual salary increases are minimal." ((in 7 reviews)); "Outdated office space" ((in 3 reviews))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

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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

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.9

Culture & values

3.7

Senior management

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

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

Feb 8, 2021

Interview Process

Sales account executive

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very thorough interview process. They want to make sure they are hiring a great fit for their team, but also that you will enjoy being a part of the team. It is a large company with many opportunities, and they will be open if they feel you would fit better in a different part of their business.

Cons

If you are looking for a job right away this is not for you. I had multiple calls, interviews, and tests that spanned 4 months.

3.0

Dec 27, 2019

Good place to settle

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I have been working for Descartes for a while. Some of the pros: No office politics. Friendly colleagues Work is well appreciated.

Cons

If you are competitive and overachiever, this is not the place. Do not invest in trending technologies. There is no scope of promotions or higher roles.

4.0

Jul 26, 2018

VP of Partner Solutions and Services

Vice president of partner solutions and services

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company is profitable and stable and show strong growth for the future. Company has a good company culture and good balance between work and family. Ability to work from home is a plus. Company has a good benefits package.

Cons

Company needs to improve their process on providing raises. Too much emphasis on "what have you done for us lately" when considering raises and forget to soon about the actions that helped to win multi-millions in business and cost savings that is I had not found would have cost the company in the range of a million dollars plus or more. Company has lost the "family" feel from the early days.

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