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Solid company but not extraordinary

Software Developer
Current Employee
Has worked at IBM for less than 1 year
June 15, 2021
San Jose, California
4.0
RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

My coworkers are pleasant and generally capable.

Generally rewards excellence.

Lots of free materials and courses to learn from.

Work hours generally fit a standard 9-5. I only had a crushing load for a few months of my 3 years here, and it's largely my fault for overestimating my ability.

Good managers invested in my growth and career.

Good base pay.

Cons

I've kind of been left to my own devices since 1 year and 3 months in. I'm happy to take ownership of the product I work on, but I don't feel like my technical skills are up to snuff without having a senior help me learn what I don't know.

Promotions weren't hard, but they aren't easy either; there's only so many positions to go around.

There's a decent amount of turnover in the sense of people leaving IBM for something better.

The directives from upper leadership leave something to be desired.

It's a big, bloated machine. It works, just not always quickly.

Good base pay, but no other compensation.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
4.0
Culture and Values
5.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5.0
Career Opportunities
4.0
Compensation and Benefits
3.0
Senior Management
3.0

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