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

5.0

Feb 21, 2024

Best Company Ive worked for

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Respectful and healthy environment with a strong foundation. Team members all help each other out and synergistic. Decent pay too.

Cons

No bonuses as far as I know.

5.0

Jan 18, 2024

Awesome company, fast & consistent selection process

Software test engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Joining Descartes was great, the environment is very friendly and we all cooperate to get the job done and keep learning in a very human and empathetic way. The salary is quite reasonable, everything is in order and on time. Very happy to work here

Cons

I have nothing to say yet

5.0

Jan 18, 2024

People

Test engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very good preparation for position

Cons

Have not observed any cons

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