Item: IBM
Rating: 3
Author: Current employee - Software Development Engineer

Question 1

Is IBM a good company to work for as a Software Development Engineer?

Accepted Answer

Software Development Engineer professionals working at IBM have rated their employer with 4.2 out of 5 stars in 55 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of IBM employees being 3.9 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Development Engineer Jobs at IBM now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Development Engineer interview questions at IBM.

Question 2

Does IBM pay Software Development Engineer employees well?

Accepted Answer

Software Development Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at IBM with 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 55 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 17.7% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Development Engineer salaries and benefits at IBM.

Question 3

How happy are Software Development Engineer professionals working at IBM?

Accepted Answer

99% of Software Development Engineer employees at IBM would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 4% in the past 12 months. Software Development Engineer professionals have also rated IBM with a 4.5 rating for work-life-balance, 4.5 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.6 rating for culture and values and 4.5 rating for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at IBM?

Accepted Answer

Software Engineer (4341), Applications Developer (2902), Software Developer (2411), Project Manager (2320), Senior Software Engineer (2033), Senior Consultant (1844), Consultant (1839), IT Specialist (1112), Application Developer (1104), Associate Systems Engineer (1030), Business Analyst (1025), Systems Engineer (871), Manager (850), Managing Consultant (848), Intern (821)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at IBM according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Good work life balance and good to be able to work from home although that’s often at the discretion of your manager" ((in 10997 reviews)); "The people are great and the Extreme Blue program was excellent for learning principles of product design." ((in 4959 reviews)); "Good work life balance and good to be able to work from home although that’s often at the discretion of your manager" ((in 4321 reviews)); "1. Extremely good work culture 2. Packages are good 3. Direct contact to senior level employees" ((in 3457 reviews)); "Company has good benefits and allows you to easily change job roles if another role interests you." ((in 3336 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at IBM according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Low salary and the increment was less than 2% even top performer unless you got band promotion" ((in 5451 reviews)); "• Hard to get a promotion unless you have a good manager that is respected and fights for you" ((in 2174 reviews)); "Low pay with joke of a raise every year (if you even get one)." ((in 2005 reviews)); "No Salary hike.No On site opportunity.Very few are lucky getting visas and traveled to on" ((in 1749 reviews)); "Poor Leadership; Weak Execution; Benefits to employees are getting worse; Money spent on dividends instead of R&D." ((in 616 reviews))

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