Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
Process
The interview was great. The interviewers were nice guys and asked many questions regarding my skills and experience.
The company management structure was explained via email, and the contact with them was efficient and succinct.
However, the second part of the interview with upper management seemed a little over the top and made me not want to work with them at all. Additionally, the salary range was not what I wanted it to be.
Questions
Where do you see yourself within the company?
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
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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
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
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
IBM Work Experiences
- 5.0Great Balance, Confusing BureaucracySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesAugust 18, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance. Strong research org.Cons: Bureaucracy due to large org. Weak middle management.
- 2.0Good if you need a relaxed lifeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesAugust 25, 2015Pros: Relaxed life Flexible work time Good work-life balanceCons: 1. No career growth; growth is based on how close you are to the manager, not on skills. 2. More managers than tech resources. 3. No salary hikes.
- 3.0It's 200 agencies in a trench coatSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMay 8, 2023Pros: Large company with many ways to grow. Excellent diversity and inclusion.Cons: Cancels projects and fires teams without notice. Will spend millions making an app only to delete it soon after completion. Actually made up of hundreds of disparate companies who do not share resources. If you get laid off from one area, there is no retention policy despite how good people are at their jobs.
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