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      3.9

      78% would recommend to a friend

      (107,170 total reviews)
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      Arvind Krishna

      76% approve of CEO

      68% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.2

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.0

      Culture & values

      4.0

      Work/Life balance

      3.8

      Career opportunities

      3.6

      Compensation and benefits

      3.5

      Senior management

      IBM has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 107,170 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The IBM employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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      107K reviews
      5.0
      May 17, 2026

      Good to Intern

      Intern
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great research experience for an intern.

      Cons

      Full-time research job not guaranteed.

      4.0
      May 17, 2026

      Great school of professionalism with a supportive, but slightly old-fashioned culture

      Talent acquisition partner
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      • High hiring standards & community: There are no random people here. You are surrounded by top-tier professionals who truly love their jobs. The community is highly supportive with honest, transparent communication. • Excellent management: I experienced a matrix structure with both local and European managers. They were fantastic—highly professional, conducting meaningful 1-on-1s focused on actual career development rather than just operational tasks. • Growth & Learning: IBM actively encourages you to try different directions. There is an enormous amount of training, events, and internal mobility opportunities.

      Cons

      • Old-school vibe: While the culture is warm, it can feel a bit outdated. It is heavily suited for older Millennials and Gen X. As a young professional, I sometimes missed a more modern, fast-paced startup vibe in decision-making and daily communication. • Slow career progression: As is common in huge corporations, the career path is clear but can take a very long time. • Unbalanced compensation: Salaries heavily favor sales roles. If you are in back-office or support functions, compensation can sometimes be below the market average.

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