IBM Software Developer reviews

3.9

77% would recommend to a friend

(5,748 total reviews)
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70% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Software Engineer/Developer employees have rated IBM with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 5,748 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Engineer/Developer professionals have a good working experience there. IBM is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Engineer/Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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2.0
May 23, 2010
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Pros

IBM at Guadalajara has several areas. It depends with wich area you are working. The good thing is that you have a secure work: It's really really hard to get fired. We have 12 free days/year, medical and dental insurance, food vauchers/month, paid vacations. It depends, but it's possible to travel abroad for trainning. It's easy to get hired if you're a new grad (as a contractor).

Cons

IBM takes your life. Several of my friends and me, work more than 8hrs/day, as average10 to 12 hours per day. IBM does not pay you that time. Also, IBM it's pretty demanding and your money compensation is not as good as other companies in the area. It's incredible the high elitism and sometimes it's difficult to get the information yo need. Also, there is some people who doesn't like to share their knowledge. Too much burocracy. If you're a new grad you will start as a contractor. You will need about 2 years to get hired as a "regular" employee (my case).

2.0
May 15, 2010
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Pros

Very good work-life balance. Good retirement benefits for employees who joined a decade earlier. Good enterprise-level technology - IBM thinks about "frameworks" that others can use. Very good reputation in the industry - "nobody got fired for buying IBM" still applies. IBM also has a very good follow-through with customers - once they sell a product, IBM will do everything to keep the customer happy. So it's a good company ethically for customers.

Cons

Compensation is below par with the industry. The problem with current "work-life" policies is that it holds back people who are willing to put in the effort it takes for career advancement. In my estimate, about 6 of 10 people in every group assume that flexible hours mean flexible work - and so the whole group is dragged down because the product doesn't get released on time, or features get left out, or quality is lacking. IBM is coasting along on the achievements of great people who worked there in decades past. But with budget cuts in areas like training, tangible and intangible benefits (2 and 3% raises, minuscule bonuses if any), IBM is losing its way. The current crop of engineers will not sustain IBM past the next 15 years. It's a great company for customers, but not so great for employees.

4.0
May 3, 2010
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Pros

Work at home possibility. Good 401K contribution. Minimum travel. Manager is flexible to help you t meet your need to balance Life/Work.

Cons

Long hours schedule is pretty much not an option but a reqiurement

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