IBM Software Developer reviews

3.9

77% would recommend to a friend

(5,889 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 5,889 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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4.0
Nov 20, 2025
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Pros

Ah, where do I begin? This company really knows how to make you feel like you're on vacation while still getting paid. The environment is incredibly laid-back — think "come in whenever you want, leave whenever you feel like it." You could basically show up in pajamas if that’s your thing. There’s absolutely no pressure, which is nice, unless you consider the pressure of deciding whether you want to take an extra long coffee break or leave early because, hey, there’s no one watching! The work? It’s light. Super light. If you’re into cloud development and want to write just enough code to say you did something, this is your dream job.

Cons

The catch? Well, if you’re unlucky enough to have a manager who actually cares, then maybe you’ll experience the horror of “projects” and “deadlines.” But, if you happen to get blessed with a manager who’s as chill as the office, you’re golden. The only real downside is that you might find yourself wondering if you’ve actually accomplished anything at the end of the day, because... well, you probably haven’t. But hey, who’s counting?

4.0
Nov 17, 2025

good overall

Recommend
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Pros

good projects good hike on switch

Cons

bad yearly hike after 1 year

3.0
Nov 16, 2025

IBM

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Pros

Overall Good work culture and lot of opportunities.

Cons

Less hike and more service oriented.

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