Process
I applied through LinkedIn via a recruiter's post, followed by a technical discussion round, then a PDM discussion round. Both were 1:1 virtual interviews. They primarily focused on designing data systems, maintaining them, and deployment.
Questions
Architecture of the projects worked upon, with more specifics on their deployment and rollback functionalities in case of misbehavior.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 9 interview experiences for the IBM Data Engineer role in Pune, Maharashtra.
Success Rate
22%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Data Engineer roles in Pune, Maharashtra is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive56%
Neutral22%
Negative22%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Data Engineer interview process in Pune, Maharashtra.
IBM Work Experiences
5.0
Best company to work.
Data Engineer • Current Employee
Pune, Maharashtra, India
November 20, 2025
Pros: Flexible working hours.
Work-life balance.
Cons: No, not as such. I joined recently.
4.0
Good Balance, Forced Office
Data Engineer • Former Employee
Pune, Maharashtra, India
August 28, 2025
Pros: Work-life balance, yearly hikes, and recognition for efforts.
Cons: Work from office. I don’t have much to say.
3.0
Good Balance, Low Salary
Data Engineer • Current Employee
Pune, Maharashtra, India
August 6, 2025
Pros: Work-life balance is good.
Cons: Salary is low compared to market standards.
- 5.0Best company to work.Data Engineer • Current EmployeePune, Maharashtra, IndiaNovember 20, 2025Pros: Flexible working hours. Work-life balance.Cons: No, not as such. I joined recently.
- 4.0Good Balance, Forced OfficeData Engineer • Former EmployeePune, Maharashtra, IndiaAugust 28, 2025Pros: Work-life balance, yearly hikes, and recognition for efforts.Cons: Work from office. I don’t have much to say.
- 3.0Good Balance, Low SalaryData Engineer • Current EmployeePune, Maharashtra, IndiaAugust 6, 2025Pros: Work-life balance is good.Cons: Salary is low compared to market standards.
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