Internship/Software Developer Interview Experience - Canada
April 1, 2014
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
I applied online and received an interview call within two weeks. The interview was conducted over the phone. Basic questions on Java, such as encapsulation, threading, and garbage collection, were asked. A few questions on HTML were also included.
Questions
How the search algorithm works on Google?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the IBM Internship/Software Developer role in Canada.
Success Rate
100%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Internship/Software Developer roles in Canada is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Internship/Software Developer interview process in Canada.
IBM Work Experiences
3.0
Smart Experts, Slow Advancement
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
July 14, 2025
Pros: Tribal experts that know their stuff.
Cons: Hard to advance up in the organization.
3.0
Good, but not a lot of room for advancement
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
April 16, 2014
Pros: The people I worked with were smart and professional.
I learned a lot and enjoyed my time there.
There was a lot of camaraderie and collaboration.
Cons: Their review process seemed okay, but didn't really mean anything. It's all numbers at IBM, and if there isn't a budget for what you are doing, it doesn't matter how well you do.
IBM is moving their support services offshore, which will decline their service in that area.
Felt like a number in the end.
Pay was as low as the market you were in would bear, and raises were few and far between.
5.0
Great company, have grown my career
Solutions Architect • Current Employee
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
September 26, 2024
Pros: Good pay, good benefits, supportive of work-life balance.
Cons: Corporate procurement can take a long time.
- 3.0Smart Experts, Slow AdvancementSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBurnaby, British Columbia, CanadaJuly 14, 2025Pros: Tribal experts that know their stuff.Cons: Hard to advance up in the organization.
- 3.0Good, but not a lot of room for advancementSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeVictoria, British Columbia, CanadaApril 16, 2014Pros: The people I worked with were smart and professional. I learned a lot and enjoyed my time there. There was a lot of camaraderie and collaboration.Cons: Their review process seemed okay, but didn't really mean anything. It's all numbers at IBM, and if there isn't a budget for what you are doing, it doesn't matter how well you do. IBM is moving their support services offshore, which will decline their service in that area. Felt like a number in the end. Pay was as low as the market you were in would bear, and raises were few and far between.
- 5.0Great company, have grown my careerSolutions Architect • Current EmployeeVictoria, British Columbia, CanadaSeptember 26, 2024Pros: Good pay, good benefits, supportive of work-life balance.Cons: Corporate procurement can take a long time.
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