Process
First round: Coding Assignment
Given two programming questions, which were previously solved programs on HackerRank, I completed both programs with 100% test case passes. However, I was still not shortlisted for the interview.
Questions
Programming question from HackerRank, which was previously asked.
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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
4.0
You work for a big tech company, not a non-big tech salary.
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
November 6, 2025
Pros: Feasibility to learn and grow
Cons: Legacy tech stack and poor management
3.0
Predictable Job, Little Programming
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
July 8, 2025
Pros: Steady job that was predictable.
Cons: Not a lot of programming involved.
4.0
Great WLB, but low TC for a tech company.
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
March 6, 2025
Pros: Great work-life balance. Hybrid office. If you need to get something done outside of work, it's not a big deal as long as you get your work done. Benefits are great and very family-friendly. There are many projects to work on and switch around internally.
Cons: Lower compensation than I could find elsewhere. Bonuses are slim to none, same with RSUs, which are rare and you are lucky if you get any. And even if you do, most likely it will be a fairly low amount. A lot of work and effort is needed by you to get promoted past band 8/9.
- 4.0You work for a big tech company, not a non-big tech salary.Software Engineer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesNovember 6, 2025Pros: Feasibility to learn and growCons: Legacy tech stack and poor management
- 3.0Predictable Job, Little ProgrammingSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesJuly 8, 2025Pros: Steady job that was predictable.Cons: Not a lot of programming involved.
- 4.0Great WLB, but low TC for a tech company.Software Engineer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesMarch 6, 2025Pros: Great work-life balance. Hybrid office. If you need to get something done outside of work, it's not a big deal as long as you get your work done. Benefits are great and very family-friendly. There are many projects to work on and switch around internally.Cons: Lower compensation than I could find elsewhere. Bonuses are slim to none, same with RSUs, which are rare and you are lucky if you get any. And even if you do, most likely it will be a fairly low amount. A lot of work and effort is needed by you to get promoted past band 8/9.
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