IBM Senior Software Engineer reviews

3.9

82% would recommend to a friend

(2,154 total reviews)
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Arvind Krishna

74% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

Software Engineer Senior Software Engineer employees have rated IBM with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,154 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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5.0
Oct 1, 2025

Exceeds expectations

Recommend
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Pros

I'm with IBM for already 7yrs and the company has been just great. Market compensation and benefits, endless learning and growth opportunities, outstanding co-workers. I joint after working for a small consultancy where I was overworked and on the brink of a burnout, IBM felt like a breath of fresh air.

Cons

Getting into bands 8 and above is more for people with business acumen.

3.0
Oct 1, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great team culture and supportive colleagues who make work enjoyable. Opportunities to work on interesting projects with advanced technology. Flexibility to work from home helps productivity and work–life balance.

Cons

Career progression can feel unclear with limited ownership opportunities. Requests for flexible working are ignored, and return-to-office mandates of three or more days reduce productivity. Salary increases and benefits are not always competitive compared to the market, and there are no bonuses for individual contributors. A significant amount of work is being transferred to lower cost locations, which can impact morale and career growth opportunities locally.

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