IBM Software Client Leader reviews

3.9

83% would recommend to a friend

(507 total reviews)
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Arvind Krishna

59% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

Software Client Leader employees have rated IBM with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 507 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Client Leader professionals have a good working experience there. IBM is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Client Leader professionals compared to other employers within the Informatique industry (3.9 stars).

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507 reviews
5.0
Jan 10, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great people and work & life balance

Cons

Leadership with bureaucratism. slow decision-making and limit flexibility from IC to contribute POV in fast-changing situations

4.0
Jan 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great brand value and strong learning culture with access to world-class tools, frameworks, and training. Exposure to large-scale, complex products and global teams helps build solid enterprise experience. Flexible work options are available in many teams, and colleagues are generally collaborative and knowledgeable.

Cons

Processes can be very rigid and policy-driven, sometimes lacking flexibility for individual circumstances. Decision-making can be slow due to multiple layers and approvals. People processes (HR, health, and policy enforcement) can feel impersonal and overly procedural, with limited consideration for cultural or contextual nuances.

5.0
Jan 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

To much Salary on time

Cons

No young People is there

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