Process
It was a standard interview process used by a big MNC.
Screening test, followed by a Personal Interview, and then a meeting with the HR team.
This is the standard procedure for most MNCs and big services companies in India.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 439 interview experiences for the IBM Software Engineer role in India.
Success Rate
43%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in India is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive71%
Neutral21%
Negative8%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Software Engineer interview process in India.
IBM Work Experiences
5.0
Great Opportunities, No Downsides
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
January 8, 2022
Pros: Great international company with plenty of opportunities.
Cons: I didn't find any disadvantages working at IBM.
3.0
Not much upward movement
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Markham, Ontario, Canada
November 25, 2025
Pros: Work-life balance.
Work with a large user base.
Cons: Low pay
Not much upward movement
Massive layoffs
4.0
Good Balance, Tough Contractor Path
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Armonk, New York, United States
August 27, 2015
Pros: Work-life balance.
Experienced people to work with.
Cons: If you are a contractor, it's hard to move to become an IBM employee.
- 5.0Great Opportunities, No DownsidesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBrisbane, Queensland, AustraliaJanuary 8, 2022Pros: Great international company with plenty of opportunities.Cons: I didn't find any disadvantages working at IBM.
- 3.0Not much upward movementSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMarkham, Ontario, CanadaNovember 25, 2025Pros: Work-life balance. Work with a large user base.Cons: Low pay Not much upward movement Massive layoffs
- 4.0Good Balance, Tough Contractor PathSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeArmonk, New York, United StatesAugust 27, 2015Pros: Work-life balance. Experienced people to work with.Cons: If you are a contractor, it's hard to move to become an IBM employee.
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