Process
Only behavioral questions were asked. We went through each part of my resume and talked about my experiences.
The hiring process involves an online test before the official offer, which is quite challenging.
Other than that, the interviewers were nice.
Questions
What made you want to do computer science?
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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
45%
Pass 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
Positive60%
Neutral28%
Negative13%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Software Developer interview process in United States.
IBM Work Experiences
4.0
Secure Job, Boring Company
Software Developer • Current Employee
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
November 26, 2024
Pros: Job security. Job security. Job security. Job security.
Cons: Boring old company, boring old company.
4.0
Good Learning, Lacking Stock
Software Developer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
May 30, 2025
Pros: Great place to work and learn.
Cons: No RSUs or ESPP were given to employees.
4.0
Great for experience
Software Developer • Current Employee
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
June 18, 2022
Pros: Scope to grow your career, great exposure to the latest dev tooling. A great employer overall.
Cons: A big corporate oil tanker.
Operates akin to a semi-state body.
No bonuses in the last few years.
Some decisions (colocation, return to office) were made under the auspices of collaboration. These are partially designed to force staff out, lacking transparency.
- 4.0Secure Job, Boring CompanySoftware Developer • Current EmployeeWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesNovember 26, 2024Pros: Job security. Job security. Job security. Job security.Cons: Boring old company, boring old company.
- 4.0Good Learning, Lacking StockSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMay 30, 2025Pros: Great place to work and learn.Cons: No RSUs or ESPP were given to employees.
- 4.0Great for experienceSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeDublin, Dublin, IrelandJune 18, 2022Pros: Scope to grow your career, great exposure to the latest dev tooling. A great employer overall.Cons: A big corporate oil tanker. Operates akin to a semi-state body. No bonuses in the last few years. Some decisions (colocation, return to office) were made under the auspices of collaboration. These are partially designed to force staff out, lacking transparency.
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