Process
I met a front-end developer at my school's career fair. He told me to apply online and seemed interested.
I applied online and received an email from a recruiter. She asked a few questions, then set up an interview with the man I spoke with at the career fair.
The specific job I was going for was 'front-end developer,' so the interview was on JSFiddle. I had to redesign a website using HTML, CSS, and JS.
This interview went well, so I progressed to the next round.
The next round was a Skype call with the intern lead. It seemed that I already had the job because he was pretty laid back. He didn't ask anything too out of the ordinary and said he'd call me back with a decision.
He called back in the next few days and offered the job.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the IBM Software Design role in Austin, Texas.
Success Rate
100%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Software Design roles in Austin, Texas is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
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Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Software Design interview process in Austin, Texas.
IBM Work Experiences
4.0
Old folks trying hard to modernize
Software Developer Intern • Former Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
December 31, 2014
Pros: The culture around IBM is definitely one of change. It's obvious that the company knows that it currently thinks/operates like a dinosaur and is trying to modernize both its operations and its software development styles.
Cons: Still a dinosaur. In my experience, they used old tools, old methods of software development, etc. I even saw developers email code to each other while I was there!
5.0
Diversity is Celebrated at IBM
Advisory Software Engineer • Current Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
March 4, 2022
Pros: I joined IBM in 1988. I've been here 34 years.
I came out as gay to my hiring manager and (in 1988!) he was delighted to tell me all about IBM's respect for diversity and protections for various minorities.
Just in the last five years, I got an adult diagnosis of autism (mild, with apparently excellent coping mechanisms). I get a lot of support from my management team and my peers; they are happy to let me work the hours that work best for me and are always pointing me to resources for neurodiverse people, inviting me to take advantage of other accommodation opportunities.
I just wish I wasn't getting old, because I'd love to keep working for IBM for another 34 years.
Cons: Twice during my long career, I spent some time in job positions that were not a great fit for my signature skills. That was a bit depressing, but the job that followed each suboptimal experience was the best job to date!
4.0
A very good place to work in, but has issues due to its size
Staff Software Engineer • Current Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
June 12, 2008
Pros: - Flexible work hours
- Very good benefits
- Well-respected products
- Partner discounts
- Austin location
Cons: - Big company, can't change direction as quickly as it should.
- Too many layers of management.
- Hard to tell how much of our contributions contribute to the company's bottom line.
- Aging workforce.
- 4.0Old folks trying hard to modernizeSoftware Developer Intern • Former EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesDecember 31, 2014Pros: The culture around IBM is definitely one of change. It's obvious that the company knows that it currently thinks/operates like a dinosaur and is trying to modernize both its operations and its software development styles.Cons: Still a dinosaur. In my experience, they used old tools, old methods of software development, etc. I even saw developers email code to each other while I was there!
- 5.0Diversity is Celebrated at IBMAdvisory Software Engineer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesMarch 4, 2022Pros: I joined IBM in 1988. I've been here 34 years. I came out as gay to my hiring manager and (in 1988!) he was delighted to tell me all about IBM's respect for diversity and protections for various minorities. Just in the last five years, I got an adult diagnosis of autism (mild, with apparently excellent coping mechanisms). I get a lot of support from my management team and my peers; they are happy to let me work the hours that work best for me and are always pointing me to resources for neurodiverse people, inviting me to take advantage of other accommodation opportunities. I just wish I wasn't getting old, because I'd love to keep working for IBM for another 34 years.Cons: Twice during my long career, I spent some time in job positions that were not a great fit for my signature skills. That was a bit depressing, but the job that followed each suboptimal experience was the best job to date!
- 4.0A very good place to work in, but has issues due to its sizeStaff Software Engineer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesJune 12, 2008Pros: - Flexible work hours - Very good benefits - Well-respected products - Partner discounts - Austin locationCons: - Big company, can't change direction as quickly as it should. - Too many layers of management. - Hard to tell how much of our contributions contribute to the company's bottom line. - Aging workforce.
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