Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - London, United Kingdom
September 1, 2022
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
15-minute conversation, going through CV.
Asked a few questions about technologies used in the past, but no technical or competency-based questions.
Fully remote job, with an opportunity but no obligation to attend the office of choice (UK).
Questions
Which versions of Java have you worked with?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the IBM Senior Software Engineer role in London, United Kingdom.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in London, the United Kingdom is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for IBM's Senior Software Engineer interview process in London, United Kingdom.
IBM Work Experiences
4.0
Software engineer at IBM
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
October 12, 2025
Pros: Work-life balance, good work culture.
Cons: No, as such, hikes are not good.
4.0
Flexible Wfh, Old Tech
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
March 26, 2021
Pros: Work from home.
Flexibility to work.
Luckily, got onsite for a short span.
Cons: Old technology used.
Don't trust variable pay; they will give you 5-10 percent of variable pay.
4.0
Senior Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Durham, North Carolina, United States
August 18, 2015
Pros: Flex time, casual dress, many locations.
Cons: Big company, not agile, very corporate.
- 4.0Software engineer at IBMSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 12, 2025Pros: Work-life balance, good work culture.Cons: No, as such, hikes are not good.
- 4.0Flexible Wfh, Old TechSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMarch 26, 2021Pros: Work from home. Flexibility to work. Luckily, got onsite for a short span.Cons: Old technology used. Don't trust variable pay; they will give you 5-10 percent of variable pay.
- 4.0Senior Software EngineerSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeDurham, North Carolina, United StatesAugust 18, 2015Pros: Flex time, casual dress, many locations.Cons: Big company, not agile, very corporate.
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