Software Engineer Interview Experience - Bengaluru, India
Process
In 2010, IBM India planned to hire about 10,000 new recruits (freshers and experienced personnel). Therefore, it was relatively easier (I strongly stress 'relatively') to get hired.
The recruitment process involved several stages:
- A 1-hour aptitude written test.
- A 15-minute group discussion.
- A 1:1 personal technical interview.
- The final interview was the HR round.
What bothers me is that the package they offered is below my expectations for such a strongly reputed company. The drift towards more service-based work is another concern.
Questions
Puzzle: How do you weigh an elephant without using a weigh machine?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 131 interview experiences for the IBM Software Engineer role in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Success Rate
IBM's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Bengaluru, Karnataka is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Software Engineer interview process in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
IBM Work Experiences
- 4.0Good while it lastedSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaApril 22, 2025Pros: - Manager was accommodating enough. - Good team, great culture. Developed the first product inside IBM CIO and scaled it well too. - Provided you join the right team, you will get to learn and work on a variety of tech stacks. - Udemy Pro for free.Cons: - Salary under par compared to industry standards. - Product development can only be successful if you join IBM Software or Research organizations. Consulting might be possible, but I'm not too sure. However, if any other organization claims product development, that is not true. - Withdrew Oreilly subscription that was given for free. - Forced to work on sub-standard developer tooling after the consolidation process was conducted. This was one big reason why I left.
- 4.0Work-Life BalanceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMarch 18, 2018Pros: Very good company for freshers.Cons: Pay is less than market standards.
- 4.0Good Pay, Mentor, Location IssuesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 29, 2024Pros: Good pay. Good WLB and mentor.Cons: Less Benefits and Perks Location
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