IBM Software Developer reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(5,918 total reviews)
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Arvind Krishna

71% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Software Developer employees have rated IBM with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 5,918 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 Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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6K reviews
5.0
Dec 9, 2025

Flexibility

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

IBM provides greater flexibility in WFH options and time in office. Promotions will give you good salary hike.

Cons

Very less/no promotions in past 3 years

3.0
Dec 8, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

less growth and very bad promotional policies

Cons

no WLB and career growth

4.0
Dec 6, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Salary Work life balance Culture Technology

Cons

Other benefits Low insurance cover No transport facility No food No stocks, but can purchase by own salary at discount rate

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