Process
I took a C++ test. Straight out of college, a lot of it was familiar, including data structures.
There were also questions about memory management. Pretty straightforward stuff.
Questions
How long does it take to traverse a linked list?
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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
Software engineer at IBM
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
January 15, 2016
Pros: Very well-balanced work environment. Enough challenge to keep one's interest and provide future development.
Cons: Nothing.
There are no cons.
4.0
Good place to work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Princeton, New Jersey, United States
May 7, 2014
Pros: A lot of talented people to learn from, and a good place to gain new knowledge and experiences.
Cons: Bureaucracy, which is inherent to large corporations, wherein you spent a significant amount of your time focusing on the administrative processes to deliver a product to market.
2.0
Good Balance, Depressing Vibe
Software Engineer • Former Employee
January 20, 2022
Pros: Brand name
Work-life balance
Cons: Depressing company and co-workers. No strong direction or outlook.
- 5.0Software engineer at IBMSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSofia, Sofia, BulgariaJanuary 15, 2016Pros: Very well-balanced work environment. Enough challenge to keep one's interest and provide future development.Cons: Nothing. There are no cons.
- 4.0Good place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeePrinceton, New Jersey, United StatesMay 7, 2014Pros: A lot of talented people to learn from, and a good place to gain new knowledge and experiences.Cons: Bureaucracy, which is inherent to large corporations, wherein you spent a significant amount of your time focusing on the administrative processes to deliver a product to market.
- 2.0Good Balance, Depressing VibeSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeJanuary 20, 2022Pros: Brand name Work-life balanceCons: Depressing company and co-workers. No strong direction or outlook.
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