IBM Software Developer reviews

3.9

77% would recommend to a friend

(5,890 total reviews)
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Arvind Krishna

70% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Software Developer employees have rated IBM with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 5,890 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. IBM is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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1.0
Jan 19, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

There are no real benefits here. Employees work like robots and are constantly searching for projects (work) without proper direction, like sheep.

Cons

There was no transparency during the offer rollout. After joining, employees are required to go through multiple internal interviews, followed by lengthy client interview rounds, often lasting around an hour each. This entire process is not communicated beforehand, and HR should clearly mention it before joining or in the offer letter. There is also no proper profile-to-project matching, which makes the process very hectic and confusing. Initially, no one contacts you after onboarding, and there is no defined work culture. The company provides only a small laptop with no additional accessories such as a mouse, headphones, or monitor—even in the office, employees are expected to work only on the laptop. Existing employees confirmed that this has always been the standard process. Additionally, there is no salary increment even for good performance, and there are no long-term projects. In conclusion, anyone considering joining this organization for work-life balance or brand value should think carefully before making a decision.

4.0
Jan 18, 2026

REVIEW

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great work culture considering supportive and technical team.

Cons

Fast paced work is pretty less.

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