Welcome to Descartes

Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and insurance experts innovating together to build resilience in a world at risk.

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240+

employees worldwide

20+ offices

in 10 countries

35+ nationalities

a vibrant, multicultural environment

150+ experts

in climatology, data, engineering & underwriting (25% PhDs)

United by an Inspiring Mission:
Building Resilience in a World at Risk

The Challenge We Tackle Around the world, climate change and emerging risks are creating bigger protection gaps than ever before. Too many companies and communities are left exposed, unable to recover quickly when disasters strike. At Descartes, we believe insurance should be part of the solution—not another barrier. Our mission is simple: to close that gap and build resilience for a changing world.
The Way We Make a Difference We do this through parametric insurance. Born from climate science and insurance expertise, our approach is faster, clearer and fairer than traditional covers. By harnessing advanced technology—from AI and satellite imagery to IoT sensors—we can model complex risks, expand what’s insurable, and provide financial support when it’s needed most. Our parametric solutions deliver immediate payouts after disasters, helping businesses and communities get back on their feet without delay.
The Impact We Create As a global parametric specialist, we protect solar farms in Texas from tornadoes, support Australian forest carbon credit projects, cover crops against excess rain in Malaysia, and help finance hydroelectric power stations in earthquake-prone Nepal. Beyond protection, our work supports climate adaptation and enables investment in low-carbon energy and sustainable agriculture. For many of our clients, the rapid assistance we provide is not just helpful—it’s transformative.

Welcome to The Jungle

Belong to a Team That Lives by Its Values

To achieve this mission, Descartes’ four values transpire in our teams’ daily activities and lead the way. One key enabler is Teamwork for promoting shared responsibility and collective success.

Rationality

We make decisions on evidence, not guesswork—using science and data to deliver clear, reliable results, even in uncertainty.

Excellence

We hold ourselves to the highest standards—delivering precise models, strong relationships, and results that exceed expectations.

Eagerness to Learn

Curiosity fuels innovation—we seek knowledge, challenge assumptions, and learn from data and experience to adapt quickly and create solutions for evolving risks.

Openness

We embrace diverse perspectives and cultures, building trust and transparency to spark dialogue and drive stronger, more innovative outcomes.

Career Development at Descartes

At Descartes, we believe careers aren’t predefined ladders but journeys you actively shape. With cutting-edge projects, expert guidance, and a culture that values curiosity and initiative, we empower you to learn, innovate, and grow at speed.

Build and Innovate, Not Just Operate

At Descartes, you don’t fit into legacy systems—you create lasting IP, build meaningful solutions, and drive real transformation.

Grow Fast by Going Deep

From day one, you’ll tackle high-stakes challenges alongside top-tier experts. With 70% learning on the job, 20% from peers, and 10% through training, you’ll grow and master skills faster.

Shape Your Own Path

No one-size-fits-all careers here—you can deepen expertise, lead people, or expand across teams and geographies. With mobility and international opportunities, your path stays dynamic and rewarding.

Shape the Future of Resilience:
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Business Development Tokyo, JP

Lead Software Engineer Scientific Engine (Python) - CDI

In Their Own Words

Hear directly from colleagues about their journeys and experiences at Descartes.

Descartes’ uniqueness is remarkable when it comes to the diversity and the richness of our teams, locations, and backgrounds, all contributing to innovative and bespoke corporate insurance solutions. At the core of our strength is the variety of team expertise in the industry featuring tech and modeling innovators as well as scientists in physics and climatology, to insurance veterans and underwriters. That’s why we are continuously expanding our expert team with top talents, united by our commitment and the fulfillment that comes with true teamwork. Marie Chabal
Chief People Officer
I work with the Internal Control and Operational Risk team. In this role, I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with different teams to identify risks and put actions in place to make processes more secure. While the work can be challenging at times, it has taught me something new every day. I’ve also met many interesting people and built some truly great friendships. The workplace is diverse and welcoming, which makes the experience even more enriching. One of my favourite parts is the language lunches—an opportunity to bond with colleagues from different backgrounds, practise a language, or simply connect with people from back home. Imen Achich
Internal Control and Operational Risk Junior
Coming from a broking background, Descartes Underwriting is my first job on the insurer’s side. I have to admit that it was daunting at first but the entire team has made it an enjoyable learning experience as everyone is very helpful in the various countries' offices. Being an insurtech company, Descartes Underwriting utilizes innovative technologies in our products and internal systems which allows us to be productive and efficient in our work. Moreover, our team comprises colleagues with a diverse background. Learning and working with one another in different hub offices have been a fun process. WeeBeng
Acting Head of Southeast Asia
Working for Descartes has been such a rewarding experience. There is strong collaboration among colleagues near and far as we work together to deliver solutions to our valued partners across the globe. The strong sense of purpose throughout the organization to be innovative and cutting-edge in the commercial insurance market is both highly motivating and inspiring. I'm thrilled to be part of the Americas team that values everyone's input and shares in each other's successes! Tyler Folsom
Vice President - Business Development
Working in such an innovative company is a great privilege - the nature of the work keeps changing which means great flexibility as well as constant stimulation. Since joining Descartes I've felt like there will always be novel challenges, but I will also never have to face them alone. Indeed, the working environment and the collegiate culture are the things I love most about Descartes. Diana Banias
Senior Associate Chief Insurance Office
I enjoy my transversal work where I have the opportunity to interact with the different teams at Descartes; I'm able to have a global vision of the activities, to enrich my knowledge and to better understand the topics. I believe it is great to work in an international environment with an international culture, we have colleagues all around the world! In a few words, at Descartes, I have found meaning in my job and I have a true added value in my daily life. Vanessa Diot
Operations & Accounting Officer
Working for Descartes is an amazing daily experience thanks to the very talented people around me, in a unique multicultural environment in Paris, but having also been climate activist when younger, it is also highly motivating and rewarding to see that through my professional activity, I am helping stakeholders around the world to mitigate climate change effects. Adel Rahmani
Chief Internal Auditor
I truly value the opportunity to work in transversal teams at Descartes. It has allowed me to discover diverse aspects of the business, from Underwriting to Finance, and build a holistic view of the company. Having the chance for internal mobility—like moving from the Tech team to Ops—has been key to getting closer to the business and deepening my expertise. I'm constantly learning from my colleagues, as the company is rich with deep and diverse expertise in both tech and insurance. Bertille Le Bihan
Operations Programs - Team Manager
For me, working at Descartes means being constantly stimulated by new scientific and technical topics! With a background in applied mathematics and computer science and a diploma in the energy sector, it wasn’t necessarily easy to find an environment where I could combine my skills and interests, so I feel lucky to have that opportunity at Descartes. Being in an international environment is also very motivating for me, as it exposes me to new work cultures as well as different ways of life, ensuring that I never get bored! Kayim Said Bacar
Software Engineer, Data Software DevOps
It's been great to be a part of Descartes' journey, from joining as a data scientist to managing my own team and now to progress to take over the underwriting for the US market, all the while working with and learning from some of the brightest minds in the space. Despite having grown so much, the company innovates like a startup and employs cutting-edge research to tackle interesting challenges - which means I'm always on my toes with something new. Additionally, the mission of helping our clients be more resilient to climate change/risks is something I really believe in. Akshay Sundar
Lead Underwriter