Process
The coding assessment was 3 hours long and not super enjoyable. They give you two weeks to complete it and don't mention they prefer it done in 2 days until you start the test.
Questions
Mostly involving strings and lists.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the IBM Back End Developer role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Back End Developer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral33%
Negative17%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Back End Developer interview process in United States.
IBM Work Experiences
3.0
Okay, work-life balance
Back End Developer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
August 19, 2025
Pros: Salary is competitive for the area.
Cons: High-pressure environment with changing goals.
5.0
Great Learning, Steep Curve
Back End Developer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
January 24, 2022
Pros: Great opportunity to learn techniques regarding cloud databases. Nice WLB, but busy during working time. Senior developers were well-knowledgeable and willing to help with anything.
Cons: Some tools were historical; at other times, the learning curve is sharp.
4.0
An ok place to work
Back End Developer • Current Employee
Markham, Ontario, Canada
April 27, 2022
Pros: Relaxed, smart people, exciting projects.
Cons: Average pay, some on-call shifts, and some turnover.
- 3.0Okay, work-life balanceBack End Developer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesAugust 19, 2025Pros: Salary is competitive for the area.Cons: High-pressure environment with changing goals.
- 5.0Great Learning, Steep CurveBack End Developer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJanuary 24, 2022Pros: Great opportunity to learn techniques regarding cloud databases. Nice WLB, but busy during working time. Senior developers were well-knowledgeable and willing to help with anything.Cons: Some tools were historical; at other times, the learning curve is sharp.
- 4.0An ok place to workBack End Developer • Current EmployeeMarkham, Ontario, CanadaApril 27, 2022Pros: Relaxed, smart people, exciting projects.Cons: Average pay, some on-call shifts, and some turnover.
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