Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview Experience - Bengaluru, Karnataka
September 1, 2025
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Online HackerRank test, had 3 questions:
- Pattern Based
- Math - Income Tax related question
- SQL query
These were medium-level questions; we had to solve them in 90 minutes.
Questions
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Pattern Based
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Math - Income Tax related question
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SQL query
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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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