Process
The first step was an online code assessment covering networking and basic coding questions.
The second interview was an HR interview focusing on background information and general behavioral questions.
The last interview was with the manager, who asked technical questions and presented a live coding challenge.
Questions
How would you test software?
Describe your thinking process and decision-making process.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the IBM QA Automation Intern role in Canada.
Success Rate
100%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their QA Automation Intern 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 QA Automation Intern interview process in Canada.
IBM Work Experiences
3.0
Massive breadth of opportunity, typical bureaucracy issues
Distinguished Engineer • Current Employee
Canada, Canada
October 1, 2025
Pros: Ability to work on a huge range of technology, from hardware through consulting and everything in between.
Very good company with respect to inclusion. Diversity is a struggle but improving.
Cons: Standard politics associated with a massive company, like many other companies, do not support work-from-home models.
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.
5.0
Engaging and Well Managed
Software Test Specialist • Former Employee
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
November 3, 2017
Pros: Flexible hours
Excellent management
Interesting tasks
Ability to move up the ladder
Take your lunch whenever you want; smoke breaks are not an issue either.
Cons: Huge corporations mean complicated HR and rules.
They laid me off.
- 3.0Massive breadth of opportunity, typical bureaucracy issuesDistinguished Engineer • Current EmployeeCanada, CanadaOctober 1, 2025Pros: Ability to work on a huge range of technology, from hardware through consulting and everything in between. Very good company with respect to inclusion. Diversity is a struggle but improving.Cons: Standard politics associated with a massive company, like many other companies, do not support work-from-home models.
- 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.
- 5.0Engaging and Well ManagedSoftware Test Specialist • Former EmployeeVictoria, British Columbia, CanadaNovember 3, 2017Pros: Flexible hours Excellent management Interesting tasks Ability to move up the ladder Take your lunch whenever you want; smoke breaks are not an issue either.Cons: Huge corporations mean complicated HR and rules. They laid me off.
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