Software Engineer Interview Experience - Boston, Massachusetts
March 24, 2013
Neutral ExperienceGot Offer
Process
First, I received a call online.
Questions
When to use a container versus an abstract class?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the IBM Software Engineer role in Boston, Massachusetts.
Success Rate
40%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Boston, Massachusetts is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive60%
Neutral20%
Negative20%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Software Engineer interview process in Boston, Massachusetts.
IBM Work Experiences
5.0
Great Learning, Scattered Management
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
August 14, 2025
Pros: Good working experience, nice people, lots to learn.
Cons: Scattered management at times. Crazy bureaucracy.
4.0
Good Pay, Layoff Concerns
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
July 15, 2025
Pros: Good compensation overall compared to others.
Cons: A lot of layoffs from us, and added positions from India.
5.0
Good Job, No Issues
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
February 18, 2025
Pros: Overall, it was a good job.
Cons: Nothing serious to mention here.
- 5.0Great Learning, Scattered ManagementSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesAugust 14, 2025Pros: Good working experience, nice people, lots to learn.Cons: Scattered management at times. Crazy bureaucracy.
- 4.0Good Pay, Layoff ConcernsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesJuly 15, 2025Pros: Good compensation overall compared to others.Cons: A lot of layoffs from us, and added positions from India.
- 5.0Good Job, No IssuesSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesFebruary 18, 2025Pros: Overall, it was a good job.Cons: Nothing serious to mention here.
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