IBM Senior Software Engineer reviews

3.9

82% would recommend to a friend

(2,153 total reviews)
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Arvind Krishna

74% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

Software Engineer/Senior Software Engineer employees have rated IBM with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,153 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Engineer/Senior Software Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. IBM is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Engineer/Senior Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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4.0
May 28, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Changing company. Deep Technical Expertise in almost all areas of Information Technology. Flexible work schedules. Good benefits and relaxed work environment.

Cons

Standard Big company cons with processes for everything. Can be bureaucratic. Company doing well for the share holders - but benefits do not always "trickle down" to the Engineers. Come the time for raises, always get the standard spiel from Management.

3.0
May 4, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I'm able to work somewhat flexible hours.

Cons

Expense reduction has gone too far. All hiring is now offshore. Every year there is another new policy or two that result in employees paying more or earning less.

3.0
Apr 20, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Highly respected name Good exposure to unusual management practices Multicultural working environment Ability to work from home when required Flexible up to a point Emphasis on innovation

Cons

Promotion esentially time served based rather than merit based Lack of training Too easy to get trapped in a muddy backwater without gaining transferrable skills Mushroom management Too hierachical, with multitude of managers with overlapping responsibility Stupid cost controls, you can get a brand new laptop no problem, but forget getting a bag to put it in, or even a pen to write with.

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