IBM Software Developer reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(5,765 total reviews)
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71% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Software Engineer/Developer employees have rated IBM with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 5,765 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Engineer/Developer professionals have a good working experience there. IBM is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Engineer/Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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6K reviews
2.0
Feb 17, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Exposure to lots of exciting technologies. Ability to "move sideways" within IBM to positions that better fit you.

Cons

Horrible neglect of work-life balance. Low pay. Benefits not as strong as they once were.

3.0
Feb 13, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

People I worked with were all very nice. Good work-life balance, especially working from home was nice. Fairly good benefits. You may find an exciting position if you are lucky.

Cons

Not as innovative as you'd expect. Sure, IBM invented Watson but it came from Laboratory, not from Software Group. Actually most of software portfolio came from acquisitions. Jobs by acquisitions will be outsourced oversea sooner or later.

4.0
Feb 13, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance. I get to go early to home. Also, it was not cumpolsury as well. Gym and other facilities were good.

Cons

I was getting less salary. Also, less opportunity to learn was presented. It was not that great. I would advice someone to join the company

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