Software Developer Interview Experience - Hursley, United Kingdom
January 1, 2017
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview process included:
- Application form (IBM standard)
- IPAT test: number series & algebra
- CV review in detail
- On-site assessment centre (interviewed at IBM Hursley): 2 group exercises, 1 presentation & interview
Questions
Presentation: Why would you make a great IBMer?
Group exercise 1: Rate 5 IBM innovations by importance.
Group exercise 2: Logic.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 7 interview experiences for the IBM Software Developer role in Hursley, United Kingdom.
Success Rate
14%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Software Developer roles in Hursley, the United Kingdom is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive86%
Neutral0%
Negative14%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Software Developer interview process in Hursley, United Kingdom.
IBM Work Experiences
4.0
Long-term Stable, Slow Growth
Software Developer • Current Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
February 3, 2013
Pros: Stability is good for those who look long term.
Cons: Slow growth for those who want immediate growth.
5.0
Great Projects, Good Balance
Software Developer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
October 11, 2022
Pros: So many projects, all related to different areas.
Many internal tools to make your work easy.
* Usage of open source is allowed.
* Usage of latest technology is encouraged.
* Very good work-life balance.
Cons: Sometimes workload can be more, but it all depends upon the team you are in.
4.0
Band 7 QA Software Developer
Software Developer • Current Employee
Markham, Ontario, Canada
August 5, 2025
Pros: Can offer pretty good job security.
Cons: Not a lot of upward mobility in small teams.
- 4.0Long-term Stable, Slow GrowthSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaFebruary 3, 2013Pros: Stability is good for those who look long term.Cons: Slow growth for those who want immediate growth.
- 5.0Great Projects, Good BalanceSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 11, 2022Pros: So many projects, all related to different areas. Many internal tools to make your work easy. * Usage of open source is allowed. * Usage of latest technology is encouraged. * Very good work-life balance.Cons: Sometimes workload can be more, but it all depends upon the team you are in.
- 4.0Band 7 QA Software DeveloperSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeMarkham, Ontario, CanadaAugust 5, 2025Pros: Can offer pretty good job security.Cons: Not a lot of upward mobility in small teams.
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