IBM

Global Brand & Recognition

IBM is one of the most respected tech companies globally. Having it on your résumé adds credibility.

🧠 Learning & Training Opportunities

Access to internal platforms like Think Academy, IBM SkillsBuild, and external certifications (AWS, Azure, Coursera).

Strong culture of continuous learning, especially in AI (Watson), cloud, and data science.

🔁 Internal Mobility

You can switch between departments, roles, and even geographies fairly easily once you're in.

Bureaucracy & Legacy Structure

It's a huge company, and decisions can be slow. Legacy processes and approvals can frustrate those used to agile environments.

📈 Limited Career Acceleration (in some tracks)

Promotions and raises can be slow in certain service-based or offshore roles. Recognition may lag behind effort.

💵 Compensation Variability

While some roles pay well, many internal tech or GBS (consulting) roles offer below-market compensation, especially for early/mid-career engineers.

🧱 Siloed Teams

Some teams work in silos, making cross-functional collaboration and innovation harder unless you're proactive.