Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
December 7, 2016
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Process
The screen interview took almost two hours. It included some behavioral questions and data structure questions. There were three coding questions and one question where I needed to explain my thought process. The questions were basic, but the coding was a little difficult.
Questions
What is polymorphism?
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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.
4.0
A place to grow
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
January 5, 2023
Pros: - Unlimited learning opportunities and resources to up-skill.
- Talented and dedicated colleagues.
- Engaging work.
- Agile mindset.
- Good benefits package.
Cons: Transparency could be improved with the direction of projects.
4.0
Chill Work, Low Pay
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
October 10, 2024
Pros: Chill, Chill, Chill, Chill, Chill....
Cons: Low compensation, no bonus, no RSU, no free food.
- 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.
- 4.0A place to growSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJanuary 5, 2023Pros: - Unlimited learning opportunities and resources to up-skill. - Talented and dedicated colleagues. - Engaging work. - Agile mindset. - Good benefits package.Cons: Transparency could be improved with the direction of projects.
- 4.0Chill Work, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 10, 2024Pros: Chill, Chill, Chill, Chill, Chill....Cons: Low compensation, no bonus, no RSU, no free food.
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