Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
November 1, 2024
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The process is simple. Recruiters reached out to me, and after an initial discussion, I shared my resume. A tech interview was set up, followed by another tech interview, and then a manager interview.
The process is long; they took almost 15 days to reach out again to set up the next step.
Questions
Manager asking about my 5-year vision.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the IBM Senior Software Engineer role in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Success Rate
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Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for IBM's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
IBM Work Experiences
4.0
A great place to work to balance life and career
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
October 2, 2023
Pros: Work-life balance is exceptional. Colleagues are experienced. Job security.
Cons: Hard work is recognized, but not always rewarded as well as it could be. Very client-led development, which can come at the cost of innovation.
2.0
Not the company it used to be
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
July 16, 2011
Pros: Freedom to plan my time
Ability to work from home
(These are not true in all divisions)
Cons: Ruthless and has dropped all the values that once made it a great company. Don't give decent pay rises once you join. New joiners are often paid more at the same level.
4.0
Good Balance, Too Much Bureaucracy
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
August 29, 2023
Pros: Work-life balance and diversity are very important to business.
Cons: Big and lots of bureaucracy.
- 4.0A great place to work to balance life and careerSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeCambridge, Massachusetts, United StatesOctober 2, 2023Pros: Work-life balance is exceptional. Colleagues are experienced. Job security.Cons: Hard work is recognized, but not always rewarded as well as it could be. Very client-led development, which can come at the cost of innovation.
- 2.0Not the company it used to beSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeManchester, England, United KingdomJuly 16, 2011Pros: Freedom to plan my time Ability to work from home (These are not true in all divisions)Cons: Ruthless and has dropped all the values that once made it a great company. Don't give decent pay rises once you join. New joiners are often paid more at the same level.
- 4.0Good Balance, Too Much BureaucracySenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesAugust 29, 2023Pros: Work-life balance and diversity are very important to business.Cons: Big and lots of bureaucracy.
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