Process
Two phone interviews were conducted.
The first interview primarily focused on questions about my resume and past experiences, and how they aligned with the requirements of the job. The interviewer then discussed their position and the team's working dynamics.
The second interview was with a software engineer from the team. They posed scenario-based questions, asking how I would approach certain situations.
Questions
How would you test a slow-running website to make it faster?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the IBM Software Developer role in Austin, Texas.
Success Rate
IBM's interview process for their Software Developer roles in Austin, Texas is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Software Developer interview process in Austin, Texas.
IBM Work Experiences
- 4.0Awesome place to workSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesNovember 13, 2020Pros: Professional in the office, casual at lunchtime. Offered paid training wherever possible. Coworkers were very good to work with.Cons: Frequent layoffs, but as long as you're good at your job, you were generally safe. Another time, my manager was awesome and helped me get transferred to a new position.
- 4.0Working as a Software Developer at IBMSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesJune 1, 2020Pros: IBM has invested time and money in learning resources. Ample opportunities exist to improve skills, learn new skills, obtain certifications, and drive your career. However, you must be proactive and driven to pursue opportunities around busy work schedules.Cons: You must actively pay attention to quarterly earnings and executive decisions to steer your career in the company's high-focus areas to avoid layoffs. Work/life balance is often difficult to achieve, and pay is right around fair market value.
- 4.0A solid company, but lacking in paySoftware Developer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesMarch 29, 2022Pros: Great work-life balance. Good people to work with. Work from home allowed. Good benefits. Interesting work.Cons: Lower compensation than other cloud service companies. Few opportunities for bonuses. Lots of problems with internal tools.
IBM Interview Questions
