Backend Software Engineer Co Op 2021 Interview Experience - San Jose, California
Process
The interview process was as follows:
- OA on HackerRank: Three questions, comparable to LeetCode Medium.
- Met with the team manager: Primarily behavioral questions.
- Met with one developer: API and SQL problems, with coding in Golang.
- Met with another developer: A technical discussion.
Two days later, I received an email from Talent Acquisition, stating they had received positive feedback about my interview.
An offer was extended after four days.
I am still a student, with this internship comprising 8 months full-time plus 4 months part-time.
Questions
The most challenging thing you have met.
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Interview Statistics
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Success Rate
IBM's interview process for their Backend Software Engineer Co Op 2021 roles in San Jose, California is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for IBM's Backend Software Engineer Co Op 2021 interview process in San Jose, California.
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