Process
The interviewer was late without notice. The interview was very short, around 15 minutes. It seemed that the interviewer was forced to conduct the interview. In conclusion, it was not a very nice experience.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the IBM Software Engineer role in Hong Kong.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Hong Kong is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral50%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for IBM's Software Engineer interview process in Hong Kong.
IBM Work Experiences
5.0
Work-life balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Beijing, Beijing, China
September 17, 2021
Pros: I'm in the IBM Cloud team. So it is not an old-school style. I have rich resources to learn.
Cons: Low salary, promotion chance here.
4.0
Great WLB, but low TC for a tech company
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
March 6, 2025
Pros: Great work-life balance. Hybrid office. If you need to get something done outside of work, it's not a big deal as long as you get your work done. Benefits are great and very family-friendly. There are many projects to work on and switch around internally.
Cons: Lower compensation than I could find elsewhere. Bonuses are slim to none, same with RSUs, which are rare and you are lucky if you get any. And even if you do, most likely it will be a fairly low amount. A lot of work and effort is needed by you to get promoted past band 8/9.
4.0
Learning Good, Growth Slow
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Littleton, Massachusetts, United States
December 22, 2013
Pros: Learning new technologies
Work from home option
Cons: Difficult to grow.
Low salary.
- 5.0Work-life balanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBeijing, Beijing, ChinaSeptember 17, 2021Pros: I'm in the IBM Cloud team. So it is not an old-school style. I have rich resources to learn.Cons: Low salary, promotion chance here.
- 4.0Great WLB, but low TC for a tech companySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesMarch 6, 2025Pros: Great work-life balance. Hybrid office. If you need to get something done outside of work, it's not a big deal as long as you get your work done. Benefits are great and very family-friendly. There are many projects to work on and switch around internally.Cons: Lower compensation than I could find elsewhere. Bonuses are slim to none, same with RSUs, which are rare and you are lucky if you get any. And even if you do, most likely it will be a fairly low amount. A lot of work and effort is needed by you to get promoted past band 8/9.
- 4.0Learning Good, Growth SlowSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLittleton, Massachusetts, United StatesDecember 22, 2013Pros: Learning new technologies Work from home optionCons: Difficult to grow. Low salary.
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