IBM Software Developer (Backend) reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(150 total reviews)
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Arvind Krishna

83% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Software Developer (Backend) employees have rated IBM with 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 150 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer (Backend) professionals have a good working experience there. IBM is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer (Backend) professionals compared to other employers within the IT (Information Technology) industry (3.9 stars).

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150 reviews
4.0
Jan 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

very good working culture and descent packages compared to service&consulting

Cons

We will not have chance to work on only one particular technology

4.0
Dec 6, 2025

Good

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Stability, good work-life balance, cool projects

Cons

return to the office, hybrid schema.

4.0
Dec 3, 2025

Good Place to Stay

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Some projects are quite forgiving, some projects can work you to bones.

Cons

Treated as a resource, will deploy you to the benefits of the management

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