Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview Experience - Bengaluru, Karnataka
September 1, 2025
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The first round was an online coding test (virtual). The second round was again coding, but this was not virtual. In this, they called us to a common university, which was difficult compared to the first round. The third round was an interview.
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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
5.0
Great Balance, Unpredictable Future
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
December 1, 2025
Pros: Work-life balance. Lot of opportunities for freshers.
Cons: Reorgs and layoffs these days are unpredictable.
4.0
Great place to work
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
October 28, 2025
Pros: Laid back.
Great place to learn.
Cons: None I can think of
5.0
Great Culture, Little Perks
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
October 3, 2025
Pros: Work culture
Sick leaves
Work-life balance
Cons: Hike is not guaranteed, no extra bonus or any other perks.
- 5.0Great Balance, Unpredictable FutureSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaDecember 1, 2025Pros: Work-life balance. Lot of opportunities for freshers.Cons: Reorgs and layoffs these days are unpredictable.
- 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
- 5.0Great Culture, Little PerksSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 3, 2025Pros: Work culture Sick leaves Work-life balanceCons: Hike is not guaranteed, no extra bonus or any other perks.
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