Process
Two technical rounds plus one managerial round.
The first two rounds focused on Spark, projects, SQL queries, past work, Spark optimization, SQL joins, DataFrame questions, and Hive questions. There was no coding round. The interviewer was very good.
Questions
About Spark:
SQL Optimization Spark Optimization Hive Questions
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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
2.0
Worst Company, No Hikes
Data Engineer • Former Employee
Hyderābād, Telangana, India
May 11, 2023
Pros: Nothing else to say. Worst company.
Cons: No hikes, no promotions. Worst company.
4.0
Good for work-life balance
Data Engineer • Current Employee
Hyderābād, Telangana, India
July 14, 2023
Pros: Good for work-life balance. You can upgrade your skills.
Cons: As of now, I haven't found anything.
5.0
My IBM Review
Data Engineer • Former Employee
Casablanca, Greater Casablanca, Morocco
January 30, 2025
Pros: Good Salary.
Good Experience and Management.
Cons: No Full Remote Work
Long Duration Projects
- 2.0Worst Company, No HikesData Engineer • Former EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaMay 11, 2023Pros: Nothing else to say. Worst company.Cons: No hikes, no promotions. Worst company.
- 4.0Good for work-life balanceData Engineer • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaJuly 14, 2023Pros: Good for work-life balance. You can upgrade your skills.Cons: As of now, I haven't found anything.
- 5.0My IBM ReviewData Engineer • Former EmployeeCasablanca, Greater Casablanca, MoroccoJanuary 30, 2025Pros: Good Salary. Good Experience and Management.Cons: No Full Remote Work Long Duration Projects
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