IBM

I have found IBM a great place to work. I've been here 8 years now and have had great professional (technical) and personal growth in that time.

I have been able to move around teams to find the right fit, each time learning new things that have made me a better engineer. I have (most of the time!) felt supported to try new things, safe in the knowledge that if it failed, that it is the cost of innovation.

There is also a great work/life balance. Of course, there is as much work there as you want, and I have spent many evenings working late when I felt it was important to do so - never at the insistence of a manager or colleague. At the same time, when I needed support for my personal life (children, illness, etc.), it was always forthcoming, along with compassion and a human touch.

It is a big ship, very slow to turn. The internal bureaucracy can be frustrating, and communicating across teams can be a little slow and difficult. The pros outweigh the cons in my experience. YMMV!