Backend Developer Interview Experience - Markham, Canada
Process
Overall, the interviews were pretty standard, but the interviewers were knowledgeable and professional.
One thing that really stood out was that they skipped a possible interview with HR and had me fill out a questionnaire instead.
The first real interview was with the tech leads. The questions focused on Core Java, REST APIs, and an Easy/Medium LeetCode problem.
The second interview was with the manager and a tech lead. The questions were mostly behavioral and about my background experiences. This interview was very informative.
After the interview, I also got a tour around the location. The office has a lot going on:
- Free snacks
- A rec room
- A gym
- Lots of open space
There were also lots of smiling faces. You will get the feeling that you want to work there.
Questions
Technical:
- Core Java
- REST APIs
- Easy/Medium LeetCode question
Behavioral:
- Tell me about yourself
- Background questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the IBM Backend Developer role in Markham, Ontario.
Success Rate
IBM's interview process for their Backend Developer roles in Markham, Ontario is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Backend Developer interview process in Markham, Ontario.
IBM Work Experiences
- 4.0Good Place to WorkBackend Developer • Current EmployeeMarkham, Ontario, CanadaApril 2, 2025Pros: - Excellent community, with people who will go out of their way to help, and interest groups for pretty much anything. - Lots of learning opportunities. - Free snacks. - Lots of engaging company events.Cons: - tools we learn and use are often specific to IBM. - The number of vacation days is on the low end, though they do sometimes reward them.
- 4.0A good place to start a careerBackend Developer • Current EmployeeMarkham, Ontario, CanadaJune 9, 2022Pros: Lots of opportunities are available to grow your skills very early on.Cons: Not very competitive in terms of salary.
- 4.0Good Balance, Lacking Intern SupportBackend Developer • Current EmployeeMarkham, Ontario, CanadaNovember 30, 2021Pros: Flexible hours and work/life balance.Cons: Not providing training to interns
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