Software Engineer Interview Experience - Austin, Texas
September 1, 2014
Neutral ExperienceGot Offer
Process
I had an informal chat with the manager, followed by a quick and easy technical interview. They asked me some simple Java questions, and not knowing an answer did not impact my overall status. A very new employee conducted the interview.
Questions
Java 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
Good Balance, Frustrating Politics
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
January 14, 2016
Pros: Good Work/Life Balance
Good Benefits
Flexible work environment
Cons: * Politics
* Overly layered
* Low raises and especially low bonuses
3.0
Layoff and no future
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
April 12, 2024
Pros: 15 days PTO.
Good direct managers.
Cons: Layoffs.
Depending on the role, you could get stuck there due to knowledge that is only useful there.
If you combine those two, good luck finding a new position.
Coworkers might never respond to your emails.
5.0
Good Pay, Complex Code
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
April 23, 2024
Pros: Good pay,
Benefits,
Career growth
Cons: No promotions.
Very complex code management.
- 3.0Good Balance, Frustrating PoliticsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesJanuary 14, 2016Pros: Good Work/Life Balance Good Benefits Flexible work environmentCons: * Politics * Overly layered * Low raises and especially low bonuses
- 3.0Layoff and no futureSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesApril 12, 2024Pros: 15 days PTO. Good direct managers.Cons: Layoffs. Depending on the role, you could get stuck there due to knowledge that is only useful there. If you combine those two, good luck finding a new position. Coworkers might never respond to your emails.
- 5.0Good Pay, Complex CodeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesApril 23, 2024Pros: Good pay, Benefits, Career growthCons: No promotions. Very complex code management.
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