Is Bentley Systems a good company to work for?

Bentley Systems has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 1,690 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 77% of employees would recommend working at Bentley Systems to a friend and 68% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Bentley Systems have been left by employees working as Director , Software Engineer and Senior Software Engineer .

Does Bentley Systems pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Bentley Systems employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Bentley Systems. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Bentley Systems?

77% of Bentley Systems employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Bentley Systems 4.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Bentley Systems?

Software Engineer (109) , Associate Software Engineer (60) , Account Manager (56) , Senior Software Engineer (49) , Technical Support Engineer (39) , Sales (27) , Consultant (25) , Software Developer (22) , Intern (21) , Director (19) , Project Manager (19) , Manager (18) , Software Engineer I (18) , Product Manager (16) , Software Engineer(Internship) (15)

What are the pros of working at Bentley Systems according to real employee reviews?

"Bentley is a family run company and does have a good work/life balance." ((in 174 reviews)); "People were great to work for and with." ((in 96 reviews)); "the culture and people are good" ((in 94 reviews)); "Bentley has world class software offerings and it's been a pleasure working with some great colleagues." ((in 91 reviews)); "Good work culture and WFH" ((in 51 reviews))

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

"Low salary (they may have changed this)" ((in 95 reviews)); "Bad management and a lot of re" ((in 58 reviews)); "Managers don't keep a close eye on employee growth" ((in 37 reviews)); "pay is low for the work" ((in 36 reviews)); "Compensation is average" ((in 21 reviews))

What are employees saying about Bentley Systems layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Bentley Systems layoffs and their outlook for job security at Bentley Systems in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Bentley Systems locations?

Exton , Philadelphia , Huntsville , San Diego , Houston , New York , Carlsbad , Denver , Pittsburgh , Atlanta , Chicago , Kansas City , Austin , Watertown , Washington , Thomaston , Covington , Boston , Madison , Saint Louis , Anaheim , Irvine , Los Angeles , San Jose , Santa Rosa , Waterbury , Baton Rouge , Miami , Tallahassee , Phila

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Bentley Systems reviews

3.9

77% would recommend to a friend

(1,429 total reviews)

Nicholas Cumins

89% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Work/Life balance

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Senior management

Bentley Systems has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,429 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Bentley Systems employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

Nov 14, 2024

Marketing Specialist

Senior marketing specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture and team, Great time off and benefits.

Cons

It is very difficult to get a raise or promoted.

Bentley Systems Response

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We're happy to hear that you enjoy Bentley's culture and colleague benefits. With every role and every colleague, progressions can happen at different stages so it is important to discuss your development goals with your manager on an ongoing basis. We're invested in your success and want to continue to grow with you!

3.0

Nov 14, 2024

Salary

Software engineer se1

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

All benefits are good for employees

Cons

Lack of payment as per market

Bentley Systems Response

We appreciate you taking the time to leave this review, and we are so happy to read that you're enjoying our colleague benefits. We take on board your feedback in your Cons section and encourage you to have a conversation with your manager to share your concerns and see where we can improve your experience in this regard.

5.0

Nov 13, 2024

Great Company, Great People

Anyonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Dedicated and helpful collogues -Relocation Opportunities

Cons

-Can be a lot of remote work

Bentley Systems Response

Thank you for your thoughtful review! Creating a great workplace is an ongoing journey, so we're very happy to read that you enjoy so many aspects of working here. Regarding your Cons, we are always working behind the scenes to create knowledge sharing opportunities, learning paths, and communication strategies to make connection easier. Please speak to your manager directly if this becomes an ongoing concern for you. Wishing you continued success here at Bentley!

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