Process
They send you an email very soon after you applied and ask you to take an assessment. This assessment takes 2 or 3 hours and should be medium level. The in-person interview is hard.
Questions
Assessment first, then interview.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 9 interview experiences for the IBM Data Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
22%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Data Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive78%
Neutral11%
Negative11%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Data Engineer interview process in United States.
IBM Work Experiences
4.0
IBM is a good company to diversify technologies
Data Engineer • Current Employee
Calcutta, India
April 10, 2023
Pros: Work-life balance, varied technological opportunity.
Cons: Salary, timing, and others are good.
4.0
A great company to learn new things
Data Engineer • Current Employee
Prague, Czech Republic
April 4, 2023
Pros: + Great opportunity to learn and gain market value (lots of certifications, trainings, etc.).
+ Sometimes challenging tasks with a lot of flexibility in terms of solutions.
+ Home office possibilities.
+ Possibility to get a raise after successful projects.
+ Overall good work-life balance.
Cons: Most of the things really depend on your current project, but yeah, that is consulting.
Low benefits package in comparison with the competition.
4.0
Good Environment, Slow Raises
Data Engineer • Former Employee
August 6, 2025
Pros: Good work environment, learning opportunities, work-life balance.
Cons: Lower salary increment, delayed promotion.
- 4.0IBM is a good company to diversify technologiesData Engineer • Current EmployeeCalcutta, IndiaApril 10, 2023Pros: Work-life balance, varied technological opportunity.Cons: Salary, timing, and others are good.
- 4.0A great company to learn new thingsData Engineer • Current EmployeePrague, Czech RepublicApril 4, 2023Pros: + Great opportunity to learn and gain market value (lots of certifications, trainings, etc.). + Sometimes challenging tasks with a lot of flexibility in terms of solutions. + Home office possibilities. + Possibility to get a raise after successful projects. + Overall good work-life balance.Cons: Most of the things really depend on your current project, but yeah, that is consulting. Low benefits package in comparison with the competition.
- 4.0Good Environment, Slow RaisesData Engineer • Former EmployeeAugust 6, 2025Pros: Good work environment, learning opportunities, work-life balance.Cons: Lower salary increment, delayed promotion.
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