IBM Software Engineering Manager reviews

Lots of opportunities for doing completely different work Great flexibility -- in where and when work is done, allows easy work/life balance Supportive direct management Great tools to get work done remotely Decent salary, benefits and bonuses Good recognition for high achievers in the right part of the business.

Working at IBM is like getting another master's degree. There is so much opportunity to learn in this company, and in general, the willingness of senior technical leaders to teach (and of managers to support such education) is remarkable. Although organizational politics will sometimes create barriers, the potential of this large, talented organization can be incredible when focused & engaged on a goal. IBM also seems to be one of the leading firms in terms of "walking the talk" on work life balance. While extensive use of work/life integration tools may be seen by some as stepping off the career fast-track, it is widely used, and the level of flexibility in many divisions/organizations is quite high compared to peer firms.