Process
Two weeks after sending my application, I receive two phone interviews. Each lasts about 1 hour. I get the invitation for the next interview immediately on the phone. The interviewers are friendly.
Questions
Self-introduction. Questions about the resume. Some light technical questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 11 interview experiences for the IBM Software Engineer role in Germany.
Success Rate
45%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Germany is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive64%
Neutral27%
Negative9%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Software Engineer interview process in Germany.
IBM Work Experiences
4.0
Great Team, Lacking Office
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Zürich, Switzerland
December 26, 2022
Pros: Great people. I love the cooperation and all the attention about developing new skills.
Cons: Offices are not really well equipped.
3.0
Nice company, but not much room for growth
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Istanbul, Turkey
November 29, 2020
Pros: Looks good on your CV
Cons: Mostly working with IBM's tools instead of popular, up-to-date frameworks or libraries like React, Spring, Node.js, Angular, Vue, React Native, Flutter.
4.0
Trusted, But Low Pay
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Rochester, Minnesota, United States
September 15, 2017
Pros: The IBM Rochester site has superb management, who have a lot of trust in employees.
Cons: Bonuses and wages do not compete well with nearby competitors, such as those in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.
- 4.0Great Team, Lacking OfficeSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeZürich, SwitzerlandDecember 26, 2022Pros: Great people. I love the cooperation and all the attention about developing new skills.Cons: Offices are not really well equipped.
- 3.0Nice company, but not much room for growthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeIstanbul, TurkeyNovember 29, 2020Pros: Looks good on your CVCons: Mostly working with IBM's tools instead of popular, up-to-date frameworks or libraries like React, Spring, Node.js, Angular, Vue, React Native, Flutter.
- 4.0Trusted, But Low PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRochester, Minnesota, United StatesSeptember 15, 2017Pros: The IBM Rochester site has superb management, who have a lot of trust in employees.Cons: Bonuses and wages do not compete well with nearby competitors, such as those in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.
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