Software Engineer Interview Experience - Hursley, United Kingdom
Process
The process was very long, but rewarding nonetheless. The initial application and the wait, although both were long, the experience of interviewing at Hursley was awesome. The assessment centre was challenging and tiring, but fairly chilled. I would advise preparing thoroughly and being prepared for any questions. There were no competency-based questions on coding; it was all behavioral.
Be aware, though: I was told that I failed my IPAT without even taking one. IBM assumed that they had sent me the test invitation via email. If this happens to you, call and email. They should be able to reschedule you for a new date.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the IBM Software Engineer role in Hursley, United Kingdom.
Success Rate
IBM's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Hursley, the United Kingdom is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Software Engineer interview process in Hursley, United Kingdom.
IBM Work Experiences
- 2.0A challenging place to work. Once great, not so much anymoreSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeResearch Triangle Park, North Carolina, United StatesMay 22, 2014Pros: There are a lot of smart people, and it used to be a good place to get skills with every project you worked on. To some degree, some of that still happens. But you're mostly on your own for education. It can be found, but it's mostly on your own time. If you're a technical person, there is a path for that, and most of the management team is happy to have people that have good quality technical skills. There are some select projects that are still good to be on.Cons: I also know a lot of smart people who have left the company. Bonuses, for the most part, are gone. Raises, non-existent. The constant threat of getting caught up in a resource action. A lot of people are often double-booked (depending on the project you work on). Those who are smart enough to go, often do when they realize that the peaks and valleys of a project have now just become constant peaks with the expectation that you are available all the time. Customer issues have ballooned because of the sales-oriented culture. Just have things to sell, even if they are not ready yet (which often happens).
- 3.0Good Learning, Bad GrowthSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeePune, Maharashtra, IndiaAugust 1, 2020Pros: Learning opportunities, good work environment.Cons: No growth, poor facilities management, switching roles is not easy.
- 5.0Great Learning, Happy CultureSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 30, 2016Pros: Very good company for learning new, challenging things.Cons: No cons. I was very happy with the work culture.
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