IBM Software Developer reviews

3.9

77% would recommend to a friend

(5,909 total reviews)
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Arvind Krishna

70% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Software Developer employees have rated IBM with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 5,909 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 Informatique industry (3.9 stars).

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6K reviews
4.0
Jan 18, 2026

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Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great work culture considering supportive and technical team.

Cons

Fast paced work is pretty less.

5.0
Jan 17, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Excellent work-life balance, flexible schedules and supportive culture. -Opportunity to learn and explore a wide range of IBM technologies. -Diverse teams and a collaborative environment. -Strong emphasis on professionalism, stability, and long-term career growth.

Cons

-Many cutting‑edge IBM technologies are geared primarily toward enterprise customers. -Internal processes can sometimes feel slow or overly complex. -Navigating large organizational structures can be challenging.

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