Slow promotion - Software Engineer 1 Bentley Systems Employee Review

4.0
Aug 22, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive environment Good work life balance

Cons

Extremely slow growth Even if you show proof of work, manager will say due to company policy they are not giving promotion. Meaning other will get promoted, even if they are doing similar kind of thing.

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Bentley Systems Response
10mo
Thank you for your review. It's great to read that you enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and we appreciate your 4-star rating. If you ever feel unclear about the criteria or timing for progression, we encourage you to speak with your local CSBP directly for more clarity - you'll find a list of contacts for this on Inside Bentley. We’re committed to helping all colleagues grow and succeed here!

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