Entry Level Software Engineer Interview Experience - Markham, Canada
March 1, 2018
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
- A coding challenge, including three coding questions and a few behavioral questions.
- Guru (1-hour technical) interview and Guide (30-minute behavioral) interview.
- Finish line: A two-day onsite event, including a team project and some talking sessions with employees.
Questions
C++ and Operating System Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the IBM Entry Level Software Engineer role in Markham, Canada.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Entry Level Software Engineer roles in Markham, Canada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Neutral100%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for IBM's Entry Level Software Engineer interview process in Markham, Canada.
IBM Work Experiences
3.0
Known Company, But Directionless
Entry Level Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
November 21, 2023
Pros: 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.
4.0
10 years of working experience
QA Manager • Former Employee
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
June 1, 2017
Pros: Work-life balance, multiculturalism, and numerous opportunities to try different work within the same department. Nice working environment; people around like to help each other.
Cons: Heavy process, not a very clear picture on product strategy. Sometimes feel too many reviews and not enough time focused on work items.
2.0
Growth Requires Travel, Market Struggles
IT Solutions Architect • Current Employee
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
December 7, 2016
Pros: Lots of opportunity for learning and growth if you are willing to travel and take on challenges. Canadian market opportunities are definitely centered in the east, and career growth is focused in those areas (unless you are an executive).
Cons: Undergoing a major transformation towards a technology suite, putting a lot of emphasis on the Watson and C(Cloud), A(Analytics), M(Mobile), S(Social), and S(Security) space.
Some traction in the marketplace, but usually with large clients. IBM rates are pricing them out of most public sector opportunities.
- 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.
- 4.010 years of working experienceQA Manager • Former EmployeeVictoria, British Columbia, CanadaJune 1, 2017Pros: Work-life balance, multiculturalism, and numerous opportunities to try different work within the same department. Nice working environment; people around like to help each other.Cons: Heavy process, not a very clear picture on product strategy. Sometimes feel too many reviews and not enough time focused on work items.
- 2.0Growth Requires Travel, Market StrugglesIT Solutions Architect • Current EmployeeVictoria, British Columbia, CanadaDecember 7, 2016Pros: Lots of opportunity for learning and growth if you are willing to travel and take on challenges. Canadian market opportunities are definitely centered in the east, and career growth is focused in those areas (unless you are an executive).Cons: Undergoing a major transformation towards a technology suite, putting a lot of emphasis on the Watson and C(Cloud), A(Analytics), M(Mobile), S(Social), and S(Security) space. Some traction in the marketplace, but usually with large clients. IBM rates are pricing them out of most public sector opportunities.
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