IBM Senior Software Engineer reviews

3.9

82% would recommend to a friend

(2,155 total reviews)
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Arvind Krishna

74% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

Software Engineer/Senior Software Engineer employees have rated IBM with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,155 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Engineer/Senior Software Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. IBM is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Engineer/Senior Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the IT (Information Technology) industry (3.9 stars).

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2K reviews
4.0
Jan 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Opportunities to learn new skills certifications - Open inclusive team culture - Very ethical culture - Very good Management Support

Cons

- Very delayed promotions - You stay in one band for many years - No Travels

3.0
Dec 20, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance is quite decent

Cons

No much hikes expected every year

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