IBM Lead Software Developer reviews

4.5

99% would recommend to a friend

(5 total reviews)
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Arvind Krishna

100% approve of CEO

5% positive business outlook

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5 reviews
5.0
Oct 14, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Good bonus every year. Consistent salary hikes and competitive compensation. Supportive and collaborative workplace culture. Encourages new and innovative ideas. Stock options/stock bonuses provided in addition to salary. Strong brand recognition and global exposure. Opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies and large-scale projects. Good learning and upskilling opportunities through internal trainings and certifications. Employee-friendly policies with focus on diversity and inclusion. Work-life balance is generally respected (depending on project). Access to global clients and cross-functional teams. Stable organization with long-term career growth potential.

Cons

Health insurance and medical policy could be improved to provide broader coverage and better benefits. Long commute for employees staying far from the office; more flexible WFH options would help. Work-from-office requirement could be reduced to improve productivity and work-life balance.

3.0
Nov 6, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Great Company, Great People, only few management people are not capable.

Cons

Management Issues, Few came from small companies, they want to force the same mindset.

5.0
Mar 25, 2019

Excellent Place to Work

Recommend
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Pros

motivated people, work life balance, good salary

Cons

micro management in some of the project, other than that, cool.

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