Software Developer Interview Experience - Ottawa, Canada
January 1, 2018
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Very easy and relaxed.
We went over my resume and then discussed my previous experience and side projects.
They also asked basic programming questions.
Finally, they asked if I had any questions for them.
Questions
Went over the resume.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 11 interview experiences for the IBM Software Developer role in Ottawa, Ontario.
Success Rate
36%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Software Developer roles in Ottawa, Ontario is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive55%
Neutral36%
Negative9%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Software Developer interview process in Ottawa, Ontario.
IBM Work Experiences
4.0
A great fit for early career professionals
Software Developer • Current Employee
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
October 15, 2025
Pros: Really good work environment and a great workplace to work at.
Cons: I would say there are no cons in working at IBM.
4.0
As challenging and rewarding as you make it
Software Developer • Current Employee
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
September 20, 2013
Pros: Extensive network of experts.
Respectable health benefits and overall compensation.
Work-life balance.
Cons: Extremely large companies, with over 400,000 employees, can sometimes lose focus on business goals and understanding how enterprise changes affect your daily routine.
4.0
In general, a great place
Software Developer • Current Employee
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
January 19, 2025
Pros: Great benefits and work culture
Cons: The Ottawa location is not receiving as much investment compared to the Markham location.
- 4.0A great fit for early career professionalsSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeOttawa, Ontario, CanadaOctober 15, 2025Pros: Really good work environment and a great workplace to work at.Cons: I would say there are no cons in working at IBM.
- 4.0As challenging and rewarding as you make itSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeOttawa, Ontario, CanadaSeptember 20, 2013Pros: Extensive network of experts. Respectable health benefits and overall compensation. Work-life balance.Cons: Extremely large companies, with over 400,000 employees, can sometimes lose focus on business goals and understanding how enterprise changes affect your daily routine.
- 4.0In general, a great placeSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeOttawa, Ontario, CanadaJanuary 19, 2025Pros: Great benefits and work cultureCons: The Ottawa location is not receiving as much investment compared to the Markham location.
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