IBM Software Developer reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(5,762 total reviews)
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Arvind Krishna

71% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Software Engineer Developer employees have rated IBM with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 5,762 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
1.0
Sep 3, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to learn how to flatter your manager — it’s the fastest path to promotions and hikes.

Cons

IBM ISL has poor management practices that create a toxic work culture. Employees are subjected to extreme work pressure disguised under the name of PIP (Performance Improvement Plan). Even high performers are forced into mandatory PIPs by unfair comparisons with others, making the environment stressful and demotivating.

4.0
Sep 3, 2025

Good place to work

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to work, Flexible work options

Cons

Lack of Work from Home option

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