IBM Software Developer reviews

3.9

77% would recommend to a friend

(5,748 total reviews)
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70% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Software Engineer/Developer employees have rated IBM with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 5,748 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Engineer/Developer professionals have a good working experience there. IBM is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Engineer/Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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6K reviews
3.0
Dec 9, 2025

Balanced

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good people, ok benefits, ok pay.

Cons

Often pressure, old technology, no great vision, corporate BS

5.0
Dec 9, 2025

Flexibility

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

IBM provides greater flexibility in WFH options and time in office. Promotions will give you good salary hike.

Cons

Very less/no promotions in past 3 years

3.0
Dec 8, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

less growth and very bad promotional policies

Cons

no WLB and career growth

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