Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
August 1, 2016
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
It was a good interview process. I went through it for like 2 months, with 3 interviews involving technical conversations with teams at the end. The interview was generally all good, and I give credit to the company since they ensured it was thorough so as to get the best talent.
Questions
Do you know ML and AI?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 39 interview experiences for the IBM Software Engineer role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
26%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in New York, New York is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive41%
Neutral46%
Negative13%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
IBM Work Experiences
3.0
IBM has its good parts, and those not so good
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
November 12, 2025
Pros: Good working environment. Great colleagues.
Cons: Senior management's vision is centered on the bottom line, at the expense of actual innovation and product quality. They make decisions without taking much into account the state of their business.
3.0
Managerial Ladder, Team Move Difficult
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
June 6, 2016
Pros: Great if you want to become a manager one day. You can order computer accessories easily if it's under $250.
Cons: Everyone is a manager here. The company is huge, but if you want to move to another team, it's very difficult. You cannot apply without your manager getting an email that you applied.
3.0
Good Benefits, No Growth
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
October 4, 2021
Pros: Average company, very good benefits.
Cons: Big company, no growth future.
- 3.0IBM has its good parts, and those not so goodSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesNovember 12, 2025Pros: Good working environment. Great colleagues.Cons: Senior management's vision is centered on the bottom line, at the expense of actual innovation and product quality. They make decisions without taking much into account the state of their business.
- 3.0Managerial Ladder, Team Move DifficultSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJune 6, 2016Pros: Great if you want to become a manager one day. You can order computer accessories easily if it's under $250.Cons: Everyone is a manager here. The company is huge, but if you want to move to another team, it's very difficult. You cannot apply without your manager getting an email that you applied.
- 3.0Good Benefits, No GrowthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 4, 2021Pros: Average company, very good benefits.Cons: Big company, no growth future.
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