Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview Experience - India
August 28, 2025
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The first round was technical and went well with basic programming questions. For the second PDM round, instead of asking about my projects, the interviewer asked about IBM history and how much I know about the company.
Questions
Tell us what you know about IBM.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 45 interview experiences for the IBM Software Development Engineer (SDE) role in India.
Success Rate
13%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Software Development Engineer (SDE) roles in India is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive73%
Neutral22%
Negative4%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Software Development Engineer (SDE) interview process in India.
IBM Work Experiences
3.0
Overall is good
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Former Employee
March 15, 2021
Pros: People there are always friendly.
Cons: The salary is not that good compared to other internet companies.
4.0
Hybrid cloud application developer
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Current Employee
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
October 14, 2022
Pros: Flexibility, care about people, teamwork, collaboration, feedback.
Cons: Poor salary. Upper management gives no real guidance to upgrade roles. Honesty: Mexican leaders are always behind your back.
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.
- 3.0Overall is goodSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Former EmployeeMarch 15, 2021Pros: People there are always friendly.Cons: The salary is not that good compared to other internet companies.
- 4.0Hybrid cloud application developerSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeGuadalajara, Jalisco, MexicoOctober 14, 2022Pros: Flexibility, care about people, teamwork, collaboration, feedback.Cons: Poor salary. Upper management gives no real guidance to upgrade roles. Honesty: Mexican leaders are always behind your back.
- 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.
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