Process
It was a technical interview.
First, they described their product.
Then, they asked about basic OS concepts and design patterns.
Next, I was asked to code some algorithmic questions.
After that, I asked about the job responsibilities.
Questions
Threading problems
- Incorrect synchronization
- Deadlocks
- Race conditions
- Starvation
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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
Good for salary, but old technology
Software Developer • Current Employee
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
November 20, 2023
Pros: Good benefits, a healthy environment, and good coworkers.
Cons: Ancient technology, bureaucratic. Tight schedules.
3.0
This is IBM
Software Developer • Current Employee
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
February 28, 2021
Pros: It is a company with people working.
Cons: No aquarium or neoclassical zoos.
4.0
Great Location, Low Pay
Software Developer • Current Employee
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
June 9, 2020
Pros: Well-scheduled timeline, great location.
Cons: Low pay, low pay, pay.
- 4.0Good for salary, but old technologySoftware Developer • Current EmployeeOttawa, Ontario, CanadaNovember 20, 2023Pros: Good benefits, a healthy environment, and good coworkers.Cons: Ancient technology, bureaucratic. Tight schedules.
- 3.0This is IBMSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeOttawa, Ontario, CanadaFebruary 28, 2021Pros: It is a company with people working.Cons: No aquarium or neoclassical zoos.
- 4.0Great Location, Low PaySoftware Developer • Current EmployeeOttawa, Ontario, CanadaJune 9, 2020Pros: Well-scheduled timeline, great location.Cons: Low pay, low pay, pay.
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