AI Engineer Review

My experience at IBM has been amazing. From the beginning, I have felt very supported and welcomed by everyone around me. I received the relevant training, including in-person sessions that helped me build my confidence and understand the role. The people I have worked with have been incredibly supportive and welcoming, and I couldn’t have asked for a better working environment.

My main responsibility is producing proof of concepts for clients and demonstrating how different solutions can address their needs. One of the parts I enjoy most is conducting playbacks with clients, as it gives me the opportunity to get their feedback and understand how we can further develop the solution.
I also really enjoy the collaborative team environment. Working alongside solution architects, designers and other team members means I always feel supported and can learn from the different expertise within the team.

My role gives me a lot of flexibility and the opportunity to contribute in ways that are meaningful to me. I have the freedom to do outreach, create new opportunities and build relationships with people across the business. I also feel that people are approachable and willing to engage with me, which makes me feel valued and trusted within the team.

I feel that my compensation package and benefits are very good and provide valuable additional support. One of the benefits I have found particularly useful is IBM Rewards, which I use regularly and have found to be a great perk. I use it regularly and have found it to be a useful way of making the most of the benefits available to me as an IBM employee.

I feel the role is preparing me very well for my future career by giving me a strong grounding in technical skills. I am gaining practical experience through working on real client projects and developing a better understanding of how technology and solutions are applied in a professional environment. I also am being taught the soft skills like pitching through 6 weeks of global sales school.

I have received amazing support throughout my time at IBM. I was assigned a buddy who has been really helpful in helping me settle into the organisation, and I also have a mentor who I can go to whenever I have questions or need guidance. I feel very comfortable asking them anything, and they have both been approachable and supportive.
The onboarding week with our Foundation Manager was also particularly useful. It gave me a strong introduction to IBM, the role and the wider team, and helped me feel confident from the beginning. Overall, I feel very well supported by the people around me.

I would describe my work-life balance as very good. My typical working hours are around 9–5, which allows me to maintain a good balance between work and my personal life. Depending on the project, there can be periods where the workload feels stressful, but I find this manageable and feel that I have the flexibility and support to deal with it.
Overall, I feel that IBM provides a healthy and sustainable working environment.

I have found the culture at IBM to be very positive, inclusive and welcoming. There are lots of communities and Business Resource Groups (BRGs) that employees can get involved with, providing opportunities to connect with people from different backgrounds and with different interests.
I also think the hybrid working policy works well. I personally tend to come into the office around three times a week because I enjoy the social interaction and being able to collaborate with colleagues in person. At the same time, having the flexibility to work remotely is really valuable.

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I would definitely recommend IBM to a friend because I have had a very positive experience overall. I have felt supported from the beginning through training, onboarding, my buddy and mentor. The people and team culture are very welcoming, and I have had the opportunity to work on meaningful client projects while developing my technical and professional skills.
I also really value the flexibility of the role, the work-life balance, the hybrid working environment and the range of communities and opportunities available across IBM. Overall, I feel that IBM has provided me with a strong foundation for my future career and a great environment to learn and grow.