Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
Process
It was a phone screen for about 30 to 45 minutes, focusing on the concepts of what I have done. The discussion centered on networking and OS concepts.
Then, there was a direct onsite interview. This focused on C coding, reversing a linked list, and implementing a double linked list.
Questions
How do you reverse a linked list?
Recursion examples.
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Interview Statistics
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Success Rate
IBM's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in San Jose, California is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for IBM's Senior Software Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
IBM Work Experiences
- 4.0Good Balance, Stalled GrowthSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesDecember 30, 2024Pros: Flexibility and work-life balanceCons: Career growth after working for a while.
- 2.0Management is badSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesNovember 19, 2024Pros: Good WLB. If you are friends/families with the executives, you are set with no worries of being RA'ed.Cons: Management has no idea of how the system works. They are full of legacy IBMers who prefer their friends and families. Work is moved to India.
- 5.0Opportunities and flexible hoursSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 13, 2024Pros: There are lots of opportunities to learn at IBM, and lots of use of new technology.Cons: They are moving away from 401k.
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