Process
This was ridiculously easy. I had already completed a lengthy interview process as an Extreme Blue intern. My current boss called and offered me the position on the spot, without any technical questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 22 interview experiences for the IBM Software Engineer role in Austin, Texas.
Success Rate
59%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Austin, Texas is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive68%
Neutral23%
Negative9%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Software Engineer interview process in Austin, Texas.
IBM Work Experiences
3.0
An average place to work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
May 8, 2020
Pros: Many different options if you don't like your current role.
Cons: Layoffs often resulting in low morale.
4.0
Great start to career
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
August 2, 2020
Pros: Various tech opportunities to explore and contribute.
Cons: Tech may be lacking from the competition and is very bureaucratic.
2.0
2-Year New College Hire, Disillusioned
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
June 15, 2013
Pros: Big company, ok health benefits, the illusion of job security.
Cons: Really frugal (cheap) company. No snacks. Employees are required to work on old/outdated computer equipment (lots of developers still forced to work on Windows XP), and managers don't seem to appreciate your input or innovations.
I actually applied the Joel Test to the area I worked at within IBM and found that they failed miserably.
If you're a Software Engineer, you'll most likely find yourself working with outdated technologies and programming frameworks mandated by non-technical executives.
And if you haven't heard, IBM is laying off people left and right at this time, with the possibility of more layoffs coming towards the end of this year. Definitely not the best company to be at right now.
- 3.0An average place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesMay 8, 2020Pros: Many different options if you don't like your current role.Cons: Layoffs often resulting in low morale.
- 4.0Great start to careerSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesAugust 2, 2020Pros: Various tech opportunities to explore and contribute.Cons: Tech may be lacking from the competition and is very bureaucratic.
- 2.02-Year New College Hire, DisillusionedSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesJune 15, 2013Pros: Big company, ok health benefits, the illusion of job security.Cons: Really frugal (cheap) company. No snacks. Employees are required to work on old/outdated computer equipment (lots of developers still forced to work on Windows XP), and managers don't seem to appreciate your input or innovations. I actually applied the Joel Test to the area I worked at within IBM and found that they failed miserably. If you're a Software Engineer, you'll most likely find yourself working with outdated technologies and programming frameworks mandated by non-technical executives. And if you haven't heard, IBM is laying off people left and right at this time, with the possibility of more layoffs coming towards the end of this year. Definitely not the best company to be at right now.
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