IBM Applications Developer reviews

4.0

85% would recommend to a friend

(3,592 total reviews)
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Arvind Krishna

85% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Applications Developer employees have rated IBM with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 3,592 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Applications Developer professionals have a good working experience there. IBM is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Applications Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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4K reviews
4.0
Apr 6, 2026

Good

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Had a good time at IBM

Cons

Growth might feel a bit slow

1.0
Apr 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Strong brand name and good learning opportunities Exposure to enterprise-level projects and technologies Performance recognition programs (e.g., GDP / Performance Awards) Collaborative teams and structured processes in many areas

Cons

Internal processes during sensitive situations can feel opaque Communication and clarity during escalations or investigations may be limited Decision-making can sometimes appear one-sided without full visibility into evidence Exit process may feel rushed, with limited time provided to respond or present additional information

4.0
Mar 29, 2026

My experience

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible timings Work life balance

Cons

Salary hike is very low

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