Software Engineer Interview Experience - Toronto, Canada
October 1, 2016
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
It was done online as a challenge, featuring a few programming, problem-solving, and OOP questions. As I recall, the challenge contained about eight questions.
If I remember correctly, they required you to explain:
- What you are studying now and why
- What new project you are working on
- Why you think you are a beneficial choice for the position
- A few programming challenges
You were also required to explain your procedure for solving the challenges.
Questions
What new topic are you learning, and why?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 31 interview experiences for the IBM Software Engineer role in Toronto, Ontario.
Success Rate
32%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Toronto, Ontario is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive48%
Neutral32%
Negative19%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Software Engineer interview process in Toronto, Ontario.
IBM Work Experiences
4.0
Good Resume Builder, Underpaid
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
February 27, 2021
Pros: Big title, good experience on resume
Cons: Underpaid relative to the intern market. Expected much higher.
3.0
Learning With Pay Concerns
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
August 1, 2024
Pros: Learning new tech.
Opportunities.
Growth.
Cons: Pay
Benefits
PTSD for life
5.0
Nice People, Long Commute
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 27, 2025
Pros: Many nice people there, and a nice office.
Cons: Far away from downtown and a long commute.
- 4.0Good Resume Builder, UnderpaidSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaFebruary 27, 2021Pros: Big title, good experience on resumeCons: Underpaid relative to the intern market. Expected much higher.
- 3.0Learning With Pay ConcernsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaAugust 1, 2024Pros: Learning new tech. Opportunities. Growth.Cons: Pay Benefits PTSD for life
- 5.0Nice People, Long CommuteSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaMay 27, 2025Pros: Many nice people there, and a nice office.Cons: Far away from downtown and a long commute.
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