IBM Software Developer reviews

3.9

77% would recommend to a friend

(5,742 total reviews)
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Arvind Krishna

70% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

Software Developer Engineer employees have rated IBM with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 5,742 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. IBM is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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6K reviews
3.0
Mar 11, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Depends on your team, but there are opportunities to learn and grow your career. It could be a good stepping stone for your tech career.

Cons

In some cases, limited learning opportunities, very bureaucratic company where in some days you may spend most of your time getting approvals and following up with people. IBM does layoffs every now and then, so do not forget to continuously work on your skill and also keep yourself up-to date with the market. In addition, IBM is moving tech jobs offshore and there could be layoffs due to that effort in NA.

5.0
Mar 10, 2026

Software developer

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance Learning opportunity Encourage creativity Event Snack

Cons

Longer promotion Pay compared to the same level companies Harder to find HR/IT Bonus No food

3.0
Mar 9, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good work place and Grow

Cons

Low salary will be given

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