Process
After the application, an automated technical assessment is sent.
The assessment has two portions:
- The first is backend-focused.
- The second is SQL.
You are given an hour to complete both parts.
Questions
1 hard backend question 1 medium SQL question
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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
Best company ever
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
July 22, 2013
Pros: Growth opportunity, great job environment.
Cons: A lot of bureaucratic approvals at different levels are needed for every single process or decision.
5.0
Amazing corporate where you can help and learn
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
January 20, 2021
Pros: Teamwork, a flexible environment, and gaining experience.
Cons: If you are not assigned to a project before your renewal, this may affect you badly.
5.0
Great Project, Some Intern Struggles
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Hursley, England, United Kingdom
December 15, 2019
Pros: Good support and development for an internship.
Project work was interesting.
Cons: Other interns were not as lucky and did not enjoy the projects they were on.
- 5.0Best company everSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeGuadalajara, Jalisco, MexicoJuly 22, 2013Pros: Growth opportunity, great job environment.Cons: A lot of bureaucratic approvals at different levels are needed for every single process or decision.
- 5.0Amazing corporate where you can help and learnSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCairo, Cairo Governorate, EgyptJanuary 20, 2021Pros: Teamwork, a flexible environment, and gaining experience.Cons: If you are not assigned to a project before your renewal, this may affect you badly.
- 5.0Great Project, Some Intern StrugglesSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeHursley, England, United KingdomDecember 15, 2019Pros: Good support and development for an internship. Project work was interesting.Cons: Other interns were not as lucky and did not enjoy the projects they were on.
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