IBM Software Developer reviews

Most folks know the cons: a process for everything, everything is politicized, movement and career advancement is difficult, the predominant focus now is on offshoring and having to interface with a revolving door of folks overseas. I see the company deflating its US-based workforce over the next few years by not providing incentives to new/younger employees and letting the older, more established employees leave as their careers end naturally. Internally there are a lot of 0-5 years and a lot of 15-20+ year vets. It is the in-between the IBM has failed to focus on and will likely face a lot of issues because of this in 5 - 10 years time when the majority of the vets retire.

- No free breakfast/lunch - No free coffee - Work from home concept is available but based on managers discretion - Management is biased and gives preference to people who are more involved in other activities like patents, article writing on developer networks. -Promotions never happen on one's hardwork and skills -Pathetic salaries and hikes