[Spooky23]

IBM has a legacy of a more diverse approach to developing technology. They also employ more folks who are applying software solutions vs. developing technology. When I worked with IBM stuff alot, the onshore developers were in Austin, Minnesota, Florida, Toronto, New York (including ex-NYC NY) and other places.

When I had IBM folks working for me in ye olden days (not subcontractors), they weren't working in the valley, and were perfectly good at what they did. They made about 30% more than the full time employees did, in exchange for living in Hilton.

Big tech is the way it is because right now they have access to unlimited money. The good times will roll until they don't! As things mature, the era of $160k college grads and $500k+bonus staff engineers will end.