IBM Applications Developer reviews

4.0

84% would recommend to a friend

(3,602 total reviews)
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Arvind Krishna

83% approve of CEO

73% positive business outlook

Applications Developer employees have rated IBM with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 3,602 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Applications Developer professionals have a good working experience there.

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4K reviews
4.0
Apr 6, 2026

Good

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Had a good time at IBM

Cons

Growth might feel a bit slow

1.0
Apr 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Strong brand name and good learning opportunities Exposure to enterprise-level projects and technologies Performance recognition programs (e.g., GDP / Performance Awards) Collaborative teams and structured processes in many areas

Cons

Internal processes during sensitive situations can feel opaque Communication and clarity during escalations or investigations may be limited Decision-making can sometimes appear one-sided without full visibility into evidence Exit process may feel rushed, with limited time provided to respond or present additional information

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