Software Developer Interview Experience - Ottawa, Canada
October 1, 2017
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I just finished the challenge, and it was a lot harder than I expected for a front-end dev.
I encountered FizzBuzz, object/array/string parsing, and Tic-Tac-Toe. There were also a few video questions, such as "Why are you a good fit for this team?"
They stated it would take about three hours.
Questions
Coding challenges, such as FizzBuzz and string parsing.
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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
5.0
Great place to intern, even when remote
Software Developer • Former Employee
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
January 8, 2022
Pros: - Good pay
- Lots of support from team members
- Making real contributions starting from the first week
- Smooth and seamless onboarding process
- Lots of events and swag for interns
Cons: - Somewhat difficult to make real connections with teammates while working remotely.
4.0
Good Culture, Limited Task Freedom
Software Developer • Former Employee
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
March 1, 2018
Pros: Good company culture and mentors.
Cons: Lack of freedom to choose tasks.
4.0
Shiny New Tech, No Time
Software Developer • Former Employee
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
August 12, 2025
Pros: Makes great training available without building time to take it.
Cons: They are always looking for the next shiny thing to sell, so you need to run your career working on the new technology.
- 5.0Great place to intern, even when remoteSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeOttawa, Ontario, CanadaJanuary 8, 2022Pros: - Good pay - Lots of support from team members - Making real contributions starting from the first week - Smooth and seamless onboarding process - Lots of events and swag for internsCons: - Somewhat difficult to make real connections with teammates while working remotely.
- 4.0Good Culture, Limited Task FreedomSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeOttawa, Ontario, CanadaMarch 1, 2018Pros: Good company culture and mentors.Cons: Lack of freedom to choose tasks.
- 4.0Shiny New Tech, No TimeSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeOttawa, Ontario, CanadaAugust 12, 2025Pros: Makes great training available without building time to take it.Cons: They are always looking for the next shiny thing to sell, so you need to run your career working on the new technology.
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