Pros: A stable, solid company, process-oriented, and structured. The company treats employees well. The benefit package and long PTO days are very attractive. Salary is above average and very reasonable for the type of software development work required. The work environment is very nice too, with a nice campus, location, cafeteria, gym, and various services on site.

Cons: Dealing with globalization may not be easy. Teams that coordinate with offshore teams often work long, strange hours. You might be expected to attend meetings (online, at home ok) as early as 7 am or as late as 10 pm. More agile than a company of similar size is still big. The product cycle is slow and very process-oriented. Things don't get done as simply and as fast as they should. Maybe folks there are pretty set in their own ways. Not the most innovative crowd. Don't be stuck in a group that is not performing. Bottom line counts a lot.

Pros: The people at IBM are great. It is a collaborative environment. There are lots of opportunities for career growth.

Cons: IBM Systems is a very challenging and frustrating area to work in at times because of knowledge and skill gaps. Some teams are understaffed because it is hard to find senior people with z/OS experience.

Pros: Great salary Great team Good community Good on the resume Great location

Cons: Too much work. Self-taught.