Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview Experience - Bengaluru, India
Process
My interview process consisted of two rounds.
1st Round: Technical Round
In this round, they asked questions about my projects, requesting explanations of them and the tech stacks used. They also focused on my resume, asking primarily about the skills mentioned.
2nd Round: HR Round
In this round, they asked about OOPs concepts and gave me a coding question related to OOPs to solve. They then inquired about my background and my reasons for choosing IBM.
Questions
3 Easy DSA Questions:
- Check for palindrome
- Reverse the string
- Binary search code
Explain bubble sort.
What is OOPs and its pillars?
What is deadlock?
What is an orphan process?
What is DBMS?
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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
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
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Software Development Engineer (SDE) interview process in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
IBM Work Experiences
- 4.0Great place to workSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 28, 2025Pros: Laid back. Great place to learn.Cons: None I can think of
- 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.
- 4.0Nice Work, Shifting CitiesSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaDecember 5, 2024Pros: It is nice to work.Cons: Shifting to other cities in India.
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