Process
To get the interview, I only had to speak with a few people at my school's career fair. If you have solid credentials, such as work experience in open source and a good GPA, you have a strong chance of getting an interview. This sector of IBM does a lot of Python programming and work with open source technologies, so experience in that area is also a plus. The interview was not technical, although they were prepared to make me an offer based on how I described my experiences with the technologies they were interested in.
Questions
No technical questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 109 interview experiences for the IBM Software Developer role in United States.
Success Rate
IBM's interview process for their Software Developer roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Software Developer interview process in United States.
IBM Work Experiences
- 4.0Good work-life balanceSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 17, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance. Great colleagues and managers.Cons: Above average pay, but not comparable to FAANG.
- 1.0Flexibility at its best, salary worstSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 13, 2016Pros: Flexibility Friendly Work-from-home advantage Helpful co-employees Nice work cultureCons: Worst pay hike, Preferential treatment by managers. All maintenance projects.
- 5.0Good company to start your careerSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeLittleton, Massachusetts, United StatesDecember 7, 2021Pros: - Mentorship opportunities - Exposure to new technology and patent submissions - Work-life balance is very goodCons: - Pay could be more competitive - Work with many older people who don't like change - Most of your friends will leave 2-4 years in for more money
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