Process
Two interviews, each one hour long. The second interview is contingent on the first one going well. All technical interviews.
Questions were challenging but answerable. The campus in Ottawa is nice. The interviewers were friendly and provided advice.
Some preparation will go a long way.
Do not be afraid to ask questions. Explain your thought process and reasoning.
Questions
How is the vtable implemented in C++?
Implement string compression.
Some embedded stuff.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the IBM C Developer role in Ottawa, Ontario.
Success Rate
IBM's interview process for their C Developer roles in Ottawa, Ontario is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's C Developer interview process in Ottawa, Ontario.
IBM Work Experiences
- 4.0Great place to workSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeOttawa, Ontario, CanadaJune 21, 2022Pros: Great work-life balance, good growth.Cons: Less pay as compared to other tech companies.
- 5.0Great co-op student experienceSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeOttawa, Ontario, CanadaOctober 27, 2021Pros: Good work-life balance. Very well-thought-out co-op project and access to mentors plus senior engineers.Cons: Pay is a bit lower than average.
- 3.0Good Events, Messy OnboardingBackend Developer Co-op • Former EmployeeOttawa, Ontario, CanadaJanuary 19, 2021Pros: - Access to company-wide events. - Depending on the team, easy-going.Cons: Onboarding during the beginning of quarantine was messy, as expected.
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