Process
It was an online coding challenge. It had three questions; one required dynamic programming. The other two were standard questions you would find on HackerRank or LeetCode. Only one question was considered medium difficulty; the other two were easy.
Questions
Why did you choose IBM?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 163 interview experiences for the IBM Software Developer role in Canada.
Success Rate
44%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Software Developer roles in Canada is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive56%
Neutral34%
Negative10%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Software Developer interview process in Canada.
IBM Work Experiences
5.0
Great company for early professionals
Software Developer • Current Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
June 7, 2021
Pros: There are a ton of learning resources. The culture is inclusive, and everyone is always willing to help you succeed at your job.
Cons: It can seem overwhelming when you first start because there is a lot at your disposal.
2.0
Culture driven by lawyers and accountants
Software Developer • Former Employee
July 19, 2013
Pros: IBM Research would be a cool place to work.
Financially stable.
Managers were very accommodating about family life.
Cons: The Software group is a very patriarchal organization.
There is no willingness to consider different opinions; consequently, IBM has a very low revenue per developer because they cannot change or adapt.
IBM has almost no interest in developer productivity and believes that if they just impose enough process on your work, then everything will work out.
Your manager is likely to be a "Yes Man" or a ladder climber, as these are generally the people who succeed best in this work atmosphere.
4.0
Flexible Work, Manager Battles
Software Developer • Current Employee
Pune, Maharashtra, India
July 16, 2020
Pros: Relaxed environment, work from home, unlimited sick leave (although you have to fight with managers for approval).
Cons: Some projects have horrible managers.
- 5.0Great company for early professionalsSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesJune 7, 2021Pros: There are a ton of learning resources. The culture is inclusive, and everyone is always willing to help you succeed at your job.Cons: It can seem overwhelming when you first start because there is a lot at your disposal.
- 2.0Culture driven by lawyers and accountantsSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeJuly 19, 2013Pros: IBM Research would be a cool place to work. Financially stable. Managers were very accommodating about family life.Cons: The Software group is a very patriarchal organization. There is no willingness to consider different opinions; consequently, IBM has a very low revenue per developer because they cannot change or adapt. IBM has almost no interest in developer productivity and believes that if they just impose enough process on your work, then everything will work out. Your manager is likely to be a "Yes Man" or a ladder climber, as these are generally the people who succeed best in this work atmosphere.
- 4.0Flexible Work, Manager BattlesSoftware Developer • Current EmployeePune, Maharashtra, IndiaJuly 16, 2020Pros: Relaxed environment, work from home, unlimited sick leave (although you have to fight with managers for approval).Cons: Some projects have horrible managers.
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