Entry Level Software Engineer Interview Experience - Chicago, Illinois
Process
First, I received a detailed review of the company's work (Watson Analytics).
Second, I had a group interview with the team leader and two engineers, describing my experience, skills, and background relative to the position.
Third, I had a one-on-one interview with their latest employee of one year about the transition from college to a first job.
Fourth, I had an interview with a junior engineer about the work he does and related it to what I know.
Fifth, a conference call to headquarters that lasted about two minutes; I took that as a personality test.
Sixth, a theoretical coding interview with the two head engineers.
Finally, a closing, overall interview with the team leader.
Questions
Can you think of a way recursion could be applied to the logic of a game of chess?
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Success Rate
IBM's interview process for their Entry Level Software Engineer roles in Chicago, Illinois is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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IBM Work Experiences
- 3.0Known Company, But DirectionlessEntry Level Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesNovember 21, 2023Pros: Well-known company. Good experience.Cons: The company has no direction. As soon as the next big thing comes out, they will try to shift the whole company to do that one thing. They are always late to the party and competing with companies that actually hire top talent. Layoffs are commonplace, and unless you are working on the current thing, you are at risk.
- 1.0They aren’t who they say they areThreat and response engineer • Former EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesMarch 4, 2023Pros: The ability to work within the company.Cons: Your teammates… They don’t like “new.” They see you as competition and won’t help. Intentionally try to break your spirit. They are like high school cliques.
- 1.0IBM = I'm By MyselfInformation Architect • Former EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesApril 15, 2015Pros: You get to travel (though be careful – they'll take advantage of you for that).Cons: Uncompetitive salary. No career path. Unmotivated management chain. Bloated corporate structure. Treated like a resource.
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