IBM Engineering Manager reviews

2.0

21% would recommend to a friend

(33 total reviews)
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Arvind Krishna

98% approve of CEO

21% positive business outlook

Engineering Manager employees have rated IBM with 2.0 out of 5 stars, based on 33 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Engineering Manager professionals have a poor working experience there. IBM is rated 48% below average by Engineering Manager professionals compared to other employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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33 reviews
2.0
Oct 16, 2017

Not a place to work

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Pros

With in IBM - GBS is a good place to work as you don't really interact much with IBM or Management as you work for a Client.

Cons

A lot of them on a high level - Poor Benefits esp. 401k worst I have seen - Politics in Management I'm a victim of racism , I had been rated 2+(over achiever) every year and successfully delivered projects on time but still put me on RA. And reason for RA is cost cut but my Peer who has not performed well and hasn't delivered project was not effected at all as she was White. I was asked to pass on my successful projects to her. I took the package which they offered as part of RA as I have seen enough. And the Best part they haven't settled my RA amount yet it's been over 2 months and HR keeps saying check is on the way...lol. I guess they ran out of money..lol

4.0
Jan 4, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

IBM (and Watson, specifically) is a major player in the new AI economy that has established itself in the tech industry. A position at IBM means your work may eventually have some very impactful effects on individuals and larger entities who are customers. IBM takes care of its employees, as well, with comfortable salaries, adequate vacation allotments, and a very generous 401(k) matching program.

Cons

The company is just too big to move quickly. Politics and geographical separation make collaboration extremely difficult, and sometimes brings into question the scientific merit of what products get shipped. Specific cities are also not adequately classified for things like salary and cost of living considerations.

4.0
Aug 22, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Tremendous resources to put behind a project if you can rally support.

Cons

Lack of imagination, low risk tolerance make life drudgery

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