Process
15-minute phone interview covering general questions, followed by a 1-hour video interview focusing on technical questions. The interviewer is kind and patient.
Expect quick questions over your resume and projects, then approximately 15 basic software engineering questions.
Questions
The time complexity of different data structures.
Multithreading in Java.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 79 interview experiences for the IBM Software Engineer role in Canada.
Success Rate
29%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Canada is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive57%
Neutral30%
Negative13%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Software Engineer interview process in Canada.
IBM Work Experiences
4.0
Great Intern Experience
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Beijing, Beijing, China
November 4, 2014
Pros: IBM is a company with great culture and countless resources. These are important points when working as an intern.
Cons: Workload is small, with little pressure. It was like a vacation working there.
1.0
Bad company to work for
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Berlin, Germany
February 6, 2021
Pros: There are nice assignments. If you are lucky, you can get one.
Cons: No company culture for employee happiness
3.0
Flexible Work, But Random Projects
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Cochin, Kerala, India
March 22, 2024
Pros: Flexible working, unlimited sick leave, casual leave.
Cons: indirect layoff via PIP, random project allocation without considering our skills
- 4.0Great Intern ExperienceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBeijing, Beijing, ChinaNovember 4, 2014Pros: IBM is a company with great culture and countless resources. These are important points when working as an intern.Cons: Workload is small, with little pressure. It was like a vacation working there.
- 1.0Bad company to work forSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBerlin, GermanyFebruary 6, 2021Pros: There are nice assignments. If you are lucky, you can get one.Cons: No company culture for employee happiness
- 3.0Flexible Work, But Random ProjectsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCochin, Kerala, IndiaMarch 22, 2024Pros: Flexible working, unlimited sick leave, casual leave.Cons: indirect layoff via PIP, random project allocation without considering our skills
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