Process
My first interview was a 3-hour HackerRank assessment, followed by a panel interview a few days later.
During the panel, they reviewed my resume and asked about my past experience. I also answered questions related to API testing and SQL.
Questions
Just went over my resume.
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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
33%
Pass 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
Positive67%
Neutral33%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Backend Developer interview process in Markham, Ontario.
IBM Work Experiences
4.0
Good Place to Work
Backend Developer • Current Employee
Markham, Ontario, Canada
April 2, 2025
Pros: - 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.
4.0
Great Learning, Slow Pay
Backend Developer • Current Employee
Markham, Ontario, Canada
September 27, 2023
Pros: Lots to learn in a fast-paced environment.
Cons: Relatively low compensation package; slow for promotion.
5.0
Great place to work
Backend Developer • Current Employee
Markham, Ontario, Canada
February 21, 2021
Pros: Great team and mentors, and good learning opportunities.
Cons: I had to work remotely.
- 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.
- 4.0Great Learning, Slow PayBackend Developer • Current EmployeeMarkham, Ontario, CanadaSeptember 27, 2023Pros: Lots to learn in a fast-paced environment.Cons: Relatively low compensation package; slow for promotion.
- 5.0Great place to workBackend Developer • Current EmployeeMarkham, Ontario, CanadaFebruary 21, 2021Pros: Great team and mentors, and good learning opportunities.Cons: I had to work remotely.
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