Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview Experience - Bengaluru, India
September 1, 2024
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Online Assessment (OA):
Medium-level coding problems:
- LRU Cache implementation
- String manipulation problem
Technical Interview:
- Discussion on core concepts of Operating Systems (OS) and Computer Networks (CN)
- Easy-level Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA) question
- Project discussion and deep dive into technical details
- Puzzle
HR Round:
- Behavioral, Managerial, and situational questions
Questions
In a puzzle, they asked this question:
"Camel and Banana Puzzle", which is on GFG.
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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
Good Balance, Slow Growth
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
July 5, 2024
Pros: Work-life balance is good.
Cons: Not good from a growth perspective.
4.0
Chill, But A Bit Boring
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
May 7, 2025
Pros: It's very chill, a good work-life balance.
Cons: Too slow and a little boring also.
5.0
Great place to work and learn
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
November 18, 2022
Pros: Work-Life Balance, Ease of Work
Cons: Salary could be better. Not much of a con.
- 5.0Good Balance, Slow GrowthSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJuly 5, 2024Pros: Work-life balance is good.Cons: Not good from a growth perspective.
- 4.0Chill, But A Bit BoringSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMay 7, 2025Pros: It's very chill, a good work-life balance.Cons: Too slow and a little boring also.
- 5.0Great place to work and learnSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 18, 2022Pros: Work-Life Balance, Ease of WorkCons: Salary could be better. Not much of a con.
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