Process
Not too difficult, but I got the impression that the interviewers were very rushed and didn't feel like they had the time to go in depth on all candidates.
The whole process felt very formulaic.
Questions
What is your biggest weakness?
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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
5.0
Nice Place, Long Hours
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
May 15, 2022
Pros: Nice place to work.
Good benefits.
Cons: Long working hours.
Sometimes work pressure.
4.0
Calm and manageable
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
January 21, 2025
Pros: Continual training with an infinite number of resources.
Annual salary increases.
Cons: Too many things need to be completed for promotions.
2.0
Beware while temporarily employed at IBM
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
October 31, 2008
Pros: The best reasons to work at IBM are the starting salary they bring you in with and the compensation.
Cons: IBM is outsourcing to China and India, replacing American workers with cheap labor from these countries.
LEAN
- 5.0Nice Place, Long HoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMay 15, 2022Pros: Nice place to work. Good benefits.Cons: Long working hours. Sometimes work pressure.
- 4.0Calm and manageableSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeGuadalajara, Jalisco, MexicoJanuary 21, 2025Pros: Continual training with an infinite number of resources. Annual salary increases.Cons: Too many things need to be completed for promotions.
- 2.0Beware while temporarily employed at IBMSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesOctober 31, 2008Pros: The best reasons to work at IBM are the starting salary they bring you in with and the compensation.Cons: IBM is outsourcing to China and India, replacing American workers with cheap labor from these countries. LEAN
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