Process
The exam was 1 hour long and had two codes: one in Python and one in SQL. It featured very difficult DSA questions and SQL queries, which were challenging to solve.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 57 interview experiences for the IBM Data Engineer role in India.
Success Rate
44%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Data Engineer roles in India is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive65%
Neutral19%
Negative16%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Data Engineer interview process in India.
IBM Work Experiences
3.0
No Office Swipe, But Difficult Clients
Data Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
June 10, 2025
Pros: Office has no swipe out.
Cons: No projects, difficult client interviews.
3.0
Good Growth, Tough Leave
Data Engineer • Current Employee
Bangalore Rural, Karnataka, India
March 26, 2025
Pros: Good company, environment, manager.
Good growth.
Cons: No easy leave access, no proper communications.
4.0
Good Pay, Layoffs Stress
Data Engineer • Current Employee
Costa Mesa, California, United States
April 20, 2025
Pros: Good pay, accommodating to WFH, flexible vacations.
Cons: Contract-based billable hours, little management engagement, constant PIPs and layoffs.
- 3.0No Office Swipe, But Difficult ClientsData Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJune 10, 2025Pros: Office has no swipe out.Cons: No projects, difficult client interviews.
- 3.0Good Growth, Tough LeaveData Engineer • Current EmployeeBangalore Rural, Karnataka, IndiaMarch 26, 2025Pros: Good company, environment, manager. Good growth.Cons: No easy leave access, no proper communications.
- 4.0Good Pay, Layoffs StressData Engineer • Current EmployeeCosta Mesa, California, United StatesApril 20, 2025Pros: Good pay, accommodating to WFH, flexible vacations.Cons: Contract-based billable hours, little management engagement, constant PIPs and layoffs.
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