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) , Intern (21) , Software Developer (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 173 reviews)); "Great people and products." ((in 100 reviews)); "the culture and people are good" ((in 95 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 54 reviews))

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

"Low salary and bonuses given" ((in 89 reviews)); "Management is poor and need to improve" ((in 60 reviews)); "Managers don't keep a close eye on employee growth" ((in 38 reviews)); "pay is low for the work" ((in 38 reviews)); "Compensation is low compared to work" ((in 18 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 , Denver , Pittsburgh , Atlanta , Chicago , Kansas City , Austin , Carlsbad , 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

(235 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

Ratings by demographic groups

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Reviews by job title

235 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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1.0

May 7, 2025

Not for the inspired

Sales director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy salary just do what you're told.

Cons

You can be fired for using the words client or customer. All customers are users and will be labeled as such. Look at Bentley posts on linked in they call their customers users. This is an absolute reflection of how they treat their customers. In addition to that they are very much an old school ivory tower company. Directors aren't welcome to bring ideas forward or to strategy meetings. It's hell on earth if you are innovative and competent because nobody at Bently wants to hear your ideas. Stay in your lane and do what you're told. Do that you'll have a long and easy career there.

Bentley Systems Response

While we understand that individual experiences can vary, this review does not reflect the culture or practices experienced by the vast majority of our colleagues, particularly within the referenced location and department. We want to clarify that no one is - or has ever been - terminated for using terms like “client” or “customer.” We use the term “user” to reflect the diversity of professionals who engage with our software globally. We value contributions at all levels and are proud of our ongoing focus on innovation, collaboration, and customer success.

4.0

Apr 24, 2025

Technical Support Engineer job

Technical support engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good and positive Environment, Work culture is good, can manage work-life balance, work flexibility (Remote/office)

Cons

Slow promotions, Slow salary increments, Frequent organizational changes

Bentley Systems Response

Thank you for your tenure, and for your review. We appreciate your insights and will use them to continue improving Bentley as a great place to work.

4.0

Apr 4, 2025

Engineering team

Product specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

the work life balance was okay depending on who manager is

Cons

the work life balance comes with lower wages

Bentley Systems Response

We appreciate your review and 4-star rating. Wishing you success in your future career.

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