Process
After an initial call with a recruiter, I was sent two medium LeetCode questions to be completed in 45 minutes.
One was very difficult, involving multithreading, and the other required database SQL knowledge.
Questions
Two medium LeetCode questions in 45 minutes.
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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
4.0
Good Career Start, Lacking Care
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Cork, Ireland
November 3, 2016
Pros: It's nice to start your career.
Cons: Not a very exciting workplace. I mean, employees are not looked after as well as at Google and Facebook.
3.0
Solid, but has seen better days
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
October 22, 2013
Pros: Decent employer overall, good for people who can put up with corporate b.s.
Cons: Lots of corporate b.s. People getting ahead tend to be those good at b.s.
3.0
Solid Work, Many Issues
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
June 4, 2025
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- 4.0Good Career Start, Lacking CareSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCork, IrelandNovember 3, 2016Pros: It's nice to start your career.Cons: Not a very exciting workplace. I mean, employees are not looked after as well as at Google and Facebook.
- 3.0Solid, but has seen better daysSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 22, 2013Pros: Decent employer overall, good for people who can put up with corporate b.s.Cons: Lots of corporate b.s. People getting ahead tend to be those good at b.s.
- 3.0Solid Work, Many IssuesSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeManila, Metro Manila, PhilippinesJune 4, 2025Pros: Pros Pros Pros Pros ProsCons: Cons Cons Cons Cons Cons
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