Process
It was easy, with three rounds of interviews: technical, communication, and managerial. The interviewers were polite and made me feel comfortable.
The technical round included questions about software and basic technical concepts.
Questions
Tell me about yourself.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 363 interview experiences for the IBM Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
39%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive53%
Neutral33%
Negative13%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
IBM Work Experiences
3.0
Good Growth, Bad Management
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
November 18, 2016
Pros: - 400,000 helpful colleagues worldwide
- flexible working days
- lots of different possibilities to grow in
- high ethical standards
Cons: - Amateurish 1st and 2nd line management: heavy Excel management.
- High pressure of work.
- Low job security.
5.0
Stable But Slows Workflow
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
July 10, 2020
Pros: Stability
Slows down your workflow.
Good for long exposures.
A must when shooting video.
Goes extra low.
Cons: Could be an expensive accident.
Tripods are clumsy.
Tripod police.
Slows you down.
Could be an expensive accident.
4.0
Good for the resume.
Software Engineer • Current Employee
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
May 12, 2021
Pros: Being a multinational company gives you a lot of market visibility and generates trust and high expectations from the client.
It has many learning platforms and a very good internal climate.
Cons: It's a consultancy.
Below market salary, with basic benefits. Difficult to change projects, get promoted, or receive a raise. No defined career plan.
- 3.0Good Growth, Bad ManagementSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAmsterdam, North Holland, NetherlandsNovember 18, 2016Pros: - 400,000 helpful colleagues worldwide - flexible working days - lots of different possibilities to grow in - high ethical standardsCons: - Amateurish 1st and 2nd line management: heavy Excel management. - High pressure of work. - Low job security.
- 5.0Stable But Slows WorkflowSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeCairo, Cairo Governorate, EgyptJuly 10, 2020Pros: Stability Slows down your workflow. Good for long exposures. A must when shooting video. Goes extra low.Cons: Could be an expensive accident. Tripods are clumsy. Tripod police. Slows you down. Could be an expensive accident.
- 4.0Good for the resume.Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSão Paulo, São Paulo, BrazilMay 12, 2021Pros: Being a multinational company gives you a lot of market visibility and generates trust and high expectations from the client. It has many learning platforms and a very good internal climate.Cons: It's a consultancy. Below market salary, with basic benefits. Difficult to change projects, get promoted, or receive a raise. No defined career plan.
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