Software Engineer Interview Experience - Bengaluru, India
November 1, 2009
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
It was a written test, on clearing which there was a 1:1 interview.
Questions
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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
48%
Pass 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
Positive72%
Neutral16%
Negative12%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Software Engineer interview process in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
IBM Work Experiences
4.0
Very experienced people. Good subject matter expertise. Offers a lot of opportunities to do some really good work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
January 14, 2013
Pros: People, projects, transparent management, open to new ideas, highly structured, and a work-life balance that is awesome.
Cons: A bit bureaucratic because of size, so things are slow. This might be frustrating. Also, not many young employees, so it might feel 'old'.
3.0
Good Balance, Uninspiring Work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
January 12, 2010
Pros: Good work-life balance, with the option to work from home. Facilities are good. A cross-functional career switch is possible. Career management is easy.
Cons: Work assignments are not inspiring. Too many legacy programs to work with. Saps you out. Unclear roles and responsibilities. Management is not accessible.
2.0
Not the ideal workplace
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
December 26, 2024
Pros: Flexibility, pay, and a company to settle down with.
Cons: Not a good place if you are seeking to work on cutting-edge technology.
Most of the team members are more interested in politics versus technology.
The manager is everything here. So if you get a good manager, your life is good; else, RIP.
- 4.0Very experienced people. Good subject matter expertise. Offers a lot of opportunities to do some really good workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJanuary 14, 2013Pros: People, projects, transparent management, open to new ideas, highly structured, and a work-life balance that is awesome.Cons: A bit bureaucratic because of size, so things are slow. This might be frustrating. Also, not many young employees, so it might feel 'old'.
- 3.0Good Balance, Uninspiring WorkSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJanuary 12, 2010Pros: Good work-life balance, with the option to work from home. Facilities are good. A cross-functional career switch is possible. Career management is easy.Cons: Work assignments are not inspiring. Too many legacy programs to work with. Saps you out. Unclear roles and responsibilities. Management is not accessible.
- 2.0Not the ideal workplaceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaDecember 26, 2024Pros: Flexibility, pay, and a company to settle down with.Cons: Not a good place if you are seeking to work on cutting-edge technology. Most of the team members are more interested in politics versus technology. The manager is everything here. So if you get a good manager, your life is good; else, RIP.
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