Process
University Hire.
Spoke with recruiter, then was contacted by the hiring manager.
Had a quick chat with the hiring manager and went over my resume.
Was asked about a previous internship.
No technical questions were asked.
Questions
Asked typical behavioral 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
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
3.0
This is a review
Software Developer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
April 8, 2021
Pros: You did not have to worry about the company going under and not having the next paycheck.
Cons: Management, including second-line management, was awful.
3.0
Good Perks, Bad Bureaucracy
Software Developer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
June 16, 2020
Pros: - Decent vacation time
- Hours are consistent (no 50+ hour weeks)
- Given time for learning at work
Cons: - Salaries will be lower than at many other companies
- Culture of byzantine rules
- Excessive levels of management
- YMMV by team
5.0
Great Environment, No Cons!
Software Developer • Former Employee
June 24, 2021
Pros: They provide a good work environment.
Cons: I can't find any cons.
- 3.0This is a reviewSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesApril 8, 2021Pros: You did not have to worry about the company going under and not having the next paycheck.Cons: Management, including second-line management, was awful.
- 3.0Good Perks, Bad BureaucracySoftware Developer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJune 16, 2020Pros: - Decent vacation time - Hours are consistent (no 50+ hour weeks) - Given time for learning at workCons: - Salaries will be lower than at many other companies - Culture of byzantine rules - Excessive levels of management - YMMV by team
- 5.0Great Environment, No Cons!Software Developer • Former EmployeeJune 24, 2021Pros: They provide a good work environment.Cons: I can't find any cons.
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