Is Bentley Systems a good company to work for?

Bentley Systems has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 1,691 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 102 reviews)); "Bentley has world class software offerings and it's been a pleasure working with some great colleagues." ((in 95 reviews)); "the culture and people are good" ((in 86 reviews)); "Good work culture and WFH" ((in 56 reviews))

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

"Low salary and bonuses given" ((in 98 reviews)); "Bad management and a lot of re" ((in 60 reviews)); "Managers don't keep a close eye on employee growth" ((in 38 reviews)); "pay is low for the work" ((in 34 reviews)); "Compensation is average" ((in 19 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

(1,430 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 1,430 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

5.0

Aug 7, 2024

Bestt place to work

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing flexibility, and amazing growth at work. People are very generous and hard workers have ample opportunities to grow

Cons

Could not find any cons yet

2.0

Aug 5, 2024

Toxic Sales Org

Account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Critical Infrastructure Software, Innovative Solutions

Cons

-ineffective leadership -pay is well below industry average -no recognition -constant moving of the goalpost when it comes to quota achievement -monotonous reporting with no gain -overly complicated, deceptive sales comp plan. Don’t even bother trying to understand how you’re paid & for what. -practically impossible to source technology specialists when pursuing opportunities, too much work for too little people. -constant reorganization of staff and leadership, no clear direction. -career advancement is fabricated, no support in career progression unless you lubricate management. -account planning. No perceived purpose, busy work that no one else bothers to look at.

Bentley Systems Response

We are sorry to hear that you've experienced this while working at Bentley. The culture you have described in your review is not what we expect to see, and it is important for us to address the issues that you raised here. Please know that you can always reach out to your manager or check in with your local Colleague Success Partner for confidential support. If you are not comfortable doing this, please use the Whistleblower Hotline link on Inside Bentley, either. We're keen to provide solutions to make your experience more enjoyable.

2.0

Aug 5, 2024

Bad Experience

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Was great when I joined, learned alot, worked with some great people, great customers, lots of opportunity and very rewarding

Cons

Became toxic due to senior leadership, some very strong people were let go, glad I got out when I did!

Bentley Systems Response

We want every Bentley colleague to feel valued and supported by their managers, teams and and peers, so the behavior you describe is concerning. It's a shame to see that you no longer work for us, as we would be keen to hear more details so that we can improve the situation within your former team. If you still wish to, you can provide additional details via hrservices@bentley.com.

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