Process
Initial recruiter call.
Two technical phone interviews:
- The first technical interview was more challenging.
- The second engineer was more relaxed, and the interview was more open-ended after two quick problem-solving questions.
Questions
2 sum, 3 sum
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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
Great Culture, Needs Communication
Software Engineer • Current Employee
July 25, 2025
Pros: Supportive and fair work culture. Opportunities for collective learning and collaboration, including career progression.
Cons: A bit more open communication could be great.
5.0
Great Learning, Organized Team
Software Engineer • Current Employee
March 18, 2022
Pros: Very good organization.
Good learning opportunities.
Cons: Nothing until now, as such.
2.0
Smart Work, Stagnant Growth
Software Engineer • Current Employee
November 20, 2024
Pros: Smart working
Carico di lavoro basso
Cons: Ambiente italiano.
Burocrazia infinita.
Non crescerai davvero come software engineer.
Consulenza.
Tecnologie obsolete.
- 5.0Great Culture, Needs CommunicationSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJuly 25, 2025Pros: Supportive and fair work culture. Opportunities for collective learning and collaboration, including career progression.Cons: A bit more open communication could be great.
- 5.0Great Learning, Organized TeamSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMarch 18, 2022Pros: Very good organization. Good learning opportunities.Cons: Nothing until now, as such.
- 2.0Smart Work, Stagnant GrowthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNovember 20, 2024Pros: Smart working Carico di lavoro bassoCons: Ambiente italiano. Burocrazia infinita. Non crescerai davvero come software engineer. Consulenza. Tecnologie obsolete.
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