Is IBM a good company to work for as a Software Developer?

Software Developer professionals working at IBM have rated their employer with 3.9 out of 5 stars in 5,748 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of IBM employees being 3.9 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at IBM now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at IBM .

Does IBM pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at IBM with 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 5,748 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 2.7% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries at IBM.

How happy are Software Developer professionals working at IBM?

77% of Software Developer employees at IBM would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 3% in the past 12 months. Software Developer professionals have also rated IBM with a 4.1 rating for work-life-balance, 4.2 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.0 rating for culture and values and 3.9 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at IBM?

Software Engineer (4346) , Applications Developer (2909) , Software Developer (2417) , Project Manager (2320) , Senior Software Engineer (2035) , Senior Consultant (1845) , Consultant (1841) , IT Specialist (1112) , Application Developer (1105) , Associate Systems Engineer (1030) , Business Analyst (1025) , Systems Engineer (871) , Manager (850) , Managing Consultant (848) , Intern (821)

IBM Software Developer reviews

3.9

77% would recommend to a friend

(5,748 total reviews)

Arvind Krishna

70% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

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Software Developer Engineer employees have rated IBM with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 5,748 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

Jan 13, 2026

good

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great team members and great culture

Cons

work pressure is more in this company

5.0

Jan 12, 2026

A Global Tech Leader with Strong Innovation and Stability

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong global brand with a long-standing reputation Excellent learning opportunities and access to advanced technologies (AI, cloud, data, cybersecurity) Good job stability compared to many tech companies Diverse projects and clients across multiple industries Emphasis on research, innovation, and professional development

Cons

Bureaucratic processes can slow down decision-making Work-life balance may vary depending on project and team Compensation may be lower compared to some newer tech giants Internal changes and restructuring can create uncertainty Growth and promotions may be slower in some roles

5.0

Jan 12, 2026

Nice place to work and grow you career

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Here you can work while working with cutting edge technologies.

Cons

Workload is too much during release

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