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Working at IBM in Durham, NC: 35 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Durham, NC Area

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4.0
Average Rating
(based on 1593 IBM Review Ratings)

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Company Culture
3.9
Growth Opportunities
3.6
People You Work With
4.4
Person You Work For
4.2
Rewards You Receive
3.8
Support You Get
4.0
Way You Work
4.1
Work Setting
4.0
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Posted 11 years ago in Newark, DE

Working at IBM in Durham, NC: 35 Employee Reviews

Software Engineer

"IBM is a decent place to work, but you need to be in the right place at the right time in order to make progress due to the sheer size of the company."

Software Support Engineer

"If you are an IBMer, this is a fantastic place to work, but as a contractor... Not so much."

What do you like about working at IBM?

"I worked with a great bunch if guys who were always willing to help out."

What don't you like about working at IBM?

"Didn't treat there contractors very well"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Be advised.. contractors are people too."

Mechanical Engineer

"IBM provided a lot of project management opportunities where suppliers get involved."

What do you like about working at IBM?

"I like working with suppliers and bringing a concept product to production. I liked working with other designers and the release system because the method employed for Mechanical Engineers was very quick. Changes in design were quick do and to approve. Most of all the scope of work was clear."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Don't get involved with the politics and keep your personal life at home."

What don't you like about working at IBM?

"Politics gets in the way. So there is a lot of groups that go against each other."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Localize the discipline pools so that all groups can draw from the same technical sources. This will not only reduce cost but allow growth and exposure to the employee."

Signal Compliance and Compatibility Analyst

"Good place to work, no room to move up and layoffs were coming."

Advisory Software Engineer

"IBM is not what it used to be."

What do you like about working at IBM?

"Working with international teams."

What don't you like about working at IBM?

"The constant pressure of layoffs."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Trust your employees. Work with them to draw out and develop their strengths."

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