Process
The interview process consists of 4 rounds:
Round 1: Cognitive ability test (contains simple games).
Round 2: HackerRank (1 pattern question + 1 SQL question).
Round 3: HackerRank (2 easy coding questions + 2 SQL questions).
Round 4: Tech + HR interview.
Questions
They were more focused on resumes and projects.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 9 interview experiences for the IBM Software Developer role in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Success Rate
44%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Software Developer roles in Chennai, Tamil Nadu is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive78%
Neutral11%
Negative11%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Software Developer interview process in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
IBM Work Experiences
4.0
Had an intense interview
Software Developer • Current Employee
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
March 26, 2024
Pros: It had only one Technical Round for an Intern.
Cons: The technical round was difficult, and very few were shortlisted.
4.0
Good place to work
Software Developer • Current Employee
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
September 3, 2025
Pros: Good place to work, flexible work options.
Cons: Lack of Work from Home option
3.0
IBM - Good working environment
Software Developer • Current Employee
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
February 21, 2012
Pros: Flexible working hours and IBM has a policy to set offices within city limits.
Great place to learn new technologies.
Wide range of job roles.
Cons: IBM is not a paymaster, and so salaries are less compared to similar employers.
Work at IBM is recognized based on your documentation and not on your deeds.
One has to set his path himself – right or wrong, people guide you, but not the path.
- 4.0Had an intense interviewSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaMarch 26, 2024Pros: It had only one Technical Round for an Intern.Cons: The technical round was difficult, and very few were shortlisted.
- 4.0Good place to workSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaSeptember 3, 2025Pros: Good place to work, flexible work options.Cons: Lack of Work from Home option
- 3.0IBM - Good working environmentSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaFebruary 21, 2012Pros: Flexible working hours and IBM has a policy to set offices within city limits. Great place to learn new technologies. Wide range of job roles.Cons: IBM is not a paymaster, and so salaries are less compared to similar employers. Work at IBM is recognized based on your documentation and not on your deeds. One has to set his path himself – right or wrong, people guide you, but not the path.
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