Process
I was referred by an employee and had two phone interviews.
The first was with the manager. He asked basic behavioral questions, such as why I wanted to work at IBM and what projects I worked on.
The second interview was with an engineer. His main goal was to see if I could talk fluently about computer science. He asked simple questions, like the difference between a list and a set, and we discussed Python scripting.
After the phone interviews, I took an IQ test involving sequences and algebra.
Questions
What is the difference between a list and a set?
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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
- 3.0Flexible Working EnvironmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaSeptember 14, 2014Pros: Good working environment. Work from home option. Good support from management (depends on project & manager). Lots of projects to choose from.Cons: Less or zero salary hike Less onsite opportunities Not much flexibility in choosing projects
- 5.0Rating IBM IndiaSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeOctober 29, 2020Pros: Technology Focused, Integrity, Work Life BalanceCons: Could do with more transparency.
- 4.0Great Learning, Slow ProcessesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBangalore Rural, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 5, 2023Pros: A good company to work in, and learning is great.Cons: The process is too slow, and the salary is also low.
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