For me, at least, the process involved:
All of the interview questions revolved around whether or not I had X years of experience in Y technology, algorithm utilization, and why I left my previous employ.
The following metrics were computed from 363 interview experiences for the IBM Software Engineer role in United States.
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.
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Software Engineer interview process in United States.