Process
As part of the process, I had to take a HackerRank test. There were three questions, and I had three hours to work on the test. The questions ranged in difficulty.
Questions
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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 Work, Annoying Management
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Markham, Ontario, Canada
November 17, 2025
Pros: Friendly team, good work, good benefits.
Cons: Management bloat, lots of repetitive work.
5.0
Good Experience, Tough Hours
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
August 19, 2024
Pros: Time management, environment, work experience.
Cons: Hikes, work culture, and shift timings
4.0
Great Team, Long Travel
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
January 13, 2021
Pros: Good Management and Good Teammates
Cons: Away from my home, too much travel.
- 4.0Good Work, Annoying ManagementSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMarkham, Ontario, CanadaNovember 17, 2025Pros: Friendly team, good work, good benefits.Cons: Management bloat, lots of repetitive work.
- 5.0Good Experience, Tough HoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 19, 2024Pros: Time management, environment, work experience.Cons: Hikes, work culture, and shift timings
- 4.0Great Team, Long TravelSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJanuary 13, 2021Pros: Good Management and Good TeammatesCons: Away from my home, too much travel.
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