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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3.0
Apr 16, 2009
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Pros

My co-workers were always supportive as well as some of the management team. The atmosphere amongst the non-mangers is relatively good and most people get along. People are not out to get your job or step on you.

Cons

There isn't a tremendous opportuntiy to move up the ladder now a days. However, most of the managers do not give consistent feedback either good or bad. The employees need to hear from the managers mostly now with the down economy, so they don't have to look over their shoulders all the time. You don't want a team that is paranoid about losing their job.

4.0
Mar 22, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- good holiday entitlement that grows the longer you spend there - managers who are understanding about commitments outside work etc and not too demanding - very flexible work day. can come in at 10 or 11. - managers leave you to get on with your work without micromanaging. - some great tech people, who can be very inspriing to work with - good tech talks (occasionally) and other visiting talkers who are usually interesting - many opportunities for training, which management are supportive of. courses available in both technical (programming languages, etc) and non-technical disciplines (British Sign Language, presentation skills etc).

Cons

- lack of benefits - no free food (yes, a major problem!) - not much communication with upper management - more tech talks would be very nice

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