IBM Software Developer reviews

3.9

76% would recommend to a friend

(5,887 total reviews)
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Arvind Krishna

69% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Software Developer employees have rated IBM with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 5,887 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. IBM is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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5.0
May 22, 2026
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Pros

Working at IBM offers excellent opportunities for professional growth and career development. IBM is a globally recognized technology company with a strong reputation for innovation, allowing employees to gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies such as AI, cloud computing, and data analytics. The company also provides a diverse and inclusive work environment, encourages continuous learning, and offers access to global collaboration opportunities. In addition, IBM’s strong emphasis on employee development, work-life balance, and competitive benefits makes it an attractive place to build a long-term career.

Cons

Working at IBM may come with certain challenges. Due to its large organizational structure, decision-making processes can sometimes be slower, and changes may take longer to implement. Employees may also experience complex internal processes and frequent organizational restructuring. In some roles, career progression can feel competitive, and adapting to evolving business priorities may require flexibility. Additionally, work pressure and expectations can increase during periods of transformation or major projects.

3.0
May 21, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent learning opportunities and vast training resources available to employees. The Austin campus has a great community, and you get to work alongside very smart, talented, and collaborative peers. Having the "Big Blue" brand name on your resume opens a lot of doors for future career steps.

Cons

The company is incredibly large, which means navigating internal bureaucracy and red tape can be highly frustrating. Compensation and annual raises sometimes lag slightly behind local market averages for tech companies in Austin. Career progression feels slow, and merit-based raises are hard to come by. Recent strict enforcement of Return to Office (RTO) policies has hurt team morale, and the heavy reliance on automated/AI tools for internal HR support makes resolving personal administrative issues exhausting.

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