Backend Developer Interview Experience - Boston, Massachusetts
November 2, 2019
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Phone interview, during which we talked about projects and previous classes.
I mentioned I was most proficient in Java, so they asked Java fundamental questions, such as the four pillars of object-oriented programming.
The interview itself wasn’t too bad, but I did poorly on the HackerRank challenge that followed.
Questions
The "fizz buzz" typical interview question.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the IBM Backend Developer role in Boston, Massachusetts.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Backend Developer roles in Boston, Massachusetts is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Backend Developer interview process in Boston, Massachusetts.
IBM Work Experiences
4.0
Smart Peers, Impressive Projects
Backend Developer • Former Employee
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
November 12, 2025
Pros: You get to work on some impressive projects, and really smart peers.
Cons: Not really. The exp was great!
4.0
Good Team, Rigid Work
Backend Developer • Current Employee
Markham, Ontario, Canada
September 21, 2022
Pros: Good working environment and relationships
Cons: not very flexible on the type of assigned work
5.0
Great Virtual Internship
Backend Developer • Current Employee
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, United States
July 24, 2020
Pros: The onboarding was super smooth, even though the whole internship was virtual. The employees were really friendly and helpful, and the work given was meaningful.
Cons: None. I loved working at IBM.
- 4.0Smart Peers, Impressive ProjectsBackend Developer • Former EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesNovember 12, 2025Pros: You get to work on some impressive projects, and really smart peers.Cons: Not really. The exp was great!
- 4.0Good Team, Rigid WorkBackend Developer • Current EmployeeMarkham, Ontario, CanadaSeptember 21, 2022Pros: Good working environment and relationshipsCons: not very flexible on the type of assigned work
- 5.0Great Virtual InternshipBackend Developer • Current EmployeeResearch Triangle Park, North Carolina, United StatesJuly 24, 2020Pros: The onboarding was super smooth, even though the whole internship was virtual. The employees were really friendly and helpful, and the work given was meaningful.Cons: None. I loved working at IBM.
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