Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview Experience - Bengaluru, India
July 1, 2023
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Round 1: Coding (5 questions) Round 2: Technical Round 3: HR
I reached the HR round and failed there due to a lack of clarity in my communication. I cleared the technical rounds with ease, solving the problems with most test cases passing.
Questions
Self Intro Fibonacci series Print Star pattern Managerial questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 14 interview experiences for the IBM Software Development Engineer (SDE) role in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Success Rate
7%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Software Development Engineer (SDE) roles in Bengaluru, Karnataka is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive64%
Neutral36%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Software Development Engineer (SDE) interview process in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
IBM Work Experiences
3.0
IBM India Salary
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
February 13, 2025
Pros: Vacation Privileges are better than other companies.
Cons: A lot of work, long meetings.
2.0
half the salary from the market
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
May 10, 2022
Pros: You can sit and relax all the time.
Cons: Old tech.
Pathetic salary.
No growth. The org is stuck in its history, with no focus on the future.
IBM is a jack of all trades, but it's not a market leader in anything, maybe except its services business.
5.0
Great Work, Perfect Balance
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
September 16, 2023
Pros: Work Environment
Work Life Balance
Cons: None that I could think of.
- 3.0IBM India SalarySoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaFebruary 13, 2025Pros: Vacation Privileges are better than other companies.Cons: A lot of work, long meetings.
- 2.0half the salary from the marketSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMay 10, 2022Pros: You can sit and relax all the time.Cons: Old tech. Pathetic salary. No growth. The org is stuck in its history, with no focus on the future. IBM is a jack of all trades, but it's not a market leader in anything, maybe except its services business.
- 5.0Great Work, Perfect BalanceSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaSeptember 16, 2023Pros: Work Environment Work Life BalanceCons: None that I could think of.
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