Entry Level Software Engineer Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
Process
This was for the Entry Level Cognitive Developer position.
I took their "weird logic" assessment, which honestly felt more insulting than anything. At the end of various "games," it would speed up and become unrealistic to get many right answers.
I also received an online technical assessment on web development concepts that weren't mentioned in the job description.
I was rejected from both this job and a completely unrelated job (firmware programming, I think, which I am much more knowledgeable in). I assume this rejection was based off of the second assessment.
Questions
Technical assessments were dependent on roles. The logic test can be seen via a simple Google search.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the IBM Entry Level Software Engineer role in Seattle, Washington.
Success Rate
IBM's interview process for their Entry Level Software Engineer roles in Seattle, Washington is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for IBM's Entry Level Software Engineer interview process in Seattle, Washington.
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.
- 4.0Flexible Schedule and Independence, with Access to Enterprise-Scale ProjectsPlatform Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesAugust 17, 2025Pros: Strong work-life balance with flexible schedules. Autonomy and trust to manage projects independently. Access to cutting-edge enterprise technologies and tools. Opportunities to work on large-scale, impactful systems. Supportive global network of skilled colleagues. Career growth through training and certifications. Stable company with strong resources and benefits. Remote and hybrid work options available. Collaborative culture that values knowledge sharing.Cons: Organizational processes can be slow and bureaucratic. Career progression may take longer than at smaller companies. Pay may not be as competitive as some tech firms. Large company structure can make decision-making complex. Some legacy systems and tools can limit innovation. Team experience varies widely, depending on management. Fewer opportunities for rapid change compared to startups. Limited visibility for individual contributions in such a large organization.
- 4.0asdasdasdasdasSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesAugust 5, 2025Pros: Not bad. Working hours are positive. Life balance is good.Cons: Way lower than my expectation.
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