Process
The interview was a 35-minute phone call.
First, the interviewer asked me to briefly introduce myself, my project, and my programming background (e.g., how many lines of code I have written).
Then, he discussed his team and their current projects, followed by some basic programming questions covering topics like concurrency, virtual functions, and malloc.
Finally, I was asked to solve a simple programming problem using C.
Questions
What do you know about compilers?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the IBM Compiler Tester role in Toronto, Ontario.
Success Rate
IBM's interview process for their Compiler Tester roles in Toronto, Ontario is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Compiler Tester interview process in Toronto, Ontario.
IBM Work Experiences
- 4.0Easy to fall through the cracks, but a very positive work environmentCompiler Tester • Former EmployeeMarkham, Ontario, CanadaJuly 6, 2012Pros: Very good work environment within a campus that includes a cafeteria (not free), gym, lounges with pool, ping-pong, and Foosball. Friendly and helpful coworkers. For full-time employees, it is possible to transfer to a different project after a certain time with the company.Cons: The job can be tedious sometimes. But that is expected in testing. It's also easy to fall through the cracks, as the company is huge and to upper management, you're just a number.
- 4.0Nice Place, No ComplaintsSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaJune 11, 2024Pros: Nice to work at, but not great.Cons: None at all I could think of!
- 5.0Challenging Work, Avoid BurnoutSolutions Architect • Current EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaFebruary 26, 2024Pros: I love that the work is different, with new challenges and opportunities as technology advances.Cons: I’ve seen pressure consume some people who let it.
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