Process
You can apply through online portal or through friends' referral. If you get shortlisted, HR will call you and provide you details about the opportunity. The number of interviews generally depends on the team and the kind of position. It may sometimes be done with one technical interview followed by an HR interview, or sometimes it can be two to three technical interviews followed by an HR round.
Questions
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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
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
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
IBM Work Experiences
- 3.0Nice people, not so nice companySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeePoughkeepsie, New York, United StatesSeptember 20, 2017Pros: The people I have worked with are top-notch, and so are most of the first- and second-line managers.Cons: Upper management is clueless and does not really care about the day-to-day operations of the company. They only seem to care about the stock price.
- 4.0Flexible, But Dated TechSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJune 12, 2021Pros: Flexibility to work from different locationsCons: It's difficult to work on projects with cutting-edge technology.
- 4.0Lots to learnSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSydney, AustraliaJuly 2, 2025Pros: Variety of projects to contribute to.Cons: Can be periods of being on the bench, outside of your control. Sensitive to economic cycles.
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