IBM

There is some good technology for a software engineer. However, that technology is getting dated very fast. It is a good company to be in if you have some manager or lead associated with your job title. Managers, architects, and leads do reap benefits of raises and bonuses. Financially, the company always makes a profit.

No job security for US employees. Pay raises and bonuses for technical engineers are almost nonexistent. If you are a technical person, be prepared to be abused, especially if you are working in the US. Long hours with little or no recognition for work are standard practice, especially in the software business unit. Technical growth opportunities just do not exist. Every year, middle and upper management looks to see how much of the work done in their groups/orgs in the US can be shipped and outsourced to India or China. The company's financial profits result in bonuses and raises only at the top.

Invest in producing and manufacturing in the US. The company has totally turned into a huge global services company. Upper management has no vision in establishing a manufacturing base in the US. They only seem to manage for immediate quarterly results; long-term impact on the company is not something they seriously consider.