Process
Overall, it is easy. Basic algorithm questions. The bar is lower compared to other big-name IT companies.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the IBM Software Development Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
50%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Software Development Engineer roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral67%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Software Development Engineer interview process in United States.
IBM Work Experiences
3.0
Is there still IBM in the next 10 years?
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Tucson, Arizona, United States
July 22, 2013
Pros: Many talent folks.
Flexible working schedule.
Cons: Bad management chain.
Too much politics.
3.0
Reasonably good place to work
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
April 7, 2016
Pros: Large campus in Dublin, so lots of opportunities to move internally.
Good current technologies.
Cons: Long commute from the city center.
Salary raises don't keep pace with the market after you join.
Feels like a secure company (assuming you are a good, productive employee).
A bit mean with facilities, etc. (zero facilities to exercise or even a place to go and stretch).
3.0
Good place to work
Software Development Engineer • Former Employee
June 25, 2021
Pros: Good working environment and nice people.
Cons: I currently have nothing to say.
- 3.0Is there still IBM in the next 10 years?Software Development Engineer • Current EmployeeTucson, Arizona, United StatesJuly 22, 2013Pros: Many talent folks. Flexible working schedule.Cons: Bad management chain. Too much politics.
- 3.0Reasonably good place to workSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeDublin, Dublin, IrelandApril 7, 2016Pros: Large campus in Dublin, so lots of opportunities to move internally. Good current technologies.Cons: Long commute from the city center. Salary raises don't keep pace with the market after you join. Feels like a secure company (assuming you are a good, productive employee). A bit mean with facilities, etc. (zero facilities to exercise or even a place to go and stretch).
- 3.0Good place to workSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeJune 25, 2021Pros: Good working environment and nice people.Cons: I currently have nothing to say.
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