Process
The interview process was fairly long. They had me take a test on HackerRank, likely due to COVID. I also completed a brief phone screening.
They spent a long time ghosting me before eventually rejecting me.
Questions
What 3 languages are you most comfortable in?
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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
2.0
Not keeping up
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Yorktown, New York, United States
November 19, 2017
Pros: Interesting challenges. Smart, nice colleagues. Freedom to explore.
Cons: Falling way behind in SW engineering practices, investments in internal infrastructure and tools, hiring regimen, and maybe most importantly, talent.
3.0
Good Projects, Blame Culture
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia
June 9, 2017
Pros: Good career opportunities.
A lot of projects and products to specialize in.
Cons: There is too much bureaucracy.
Many coworkers share a culture of blaming, not solving.
The company, directly, doesn't offer many options of extra benefits.
5.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Hursley, England, United Kingdom
August 21, 2025
Pros: Talented people
Corporate Safety
Defined processes
Cons: Can be slow moving at times.
- 2.0Not keeping upSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeYorktown, New York, United StatesNovember 19, 2017Pros: Interesting challenges. Smart, nice colleagues. Freedom to explore.Cons: Falling way behind in SW engineering practices, investments in internal infrastructure and tools, hiring regimen, and maybe most importantly, talent.
- 3.0Good Projects, Blame CultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBogotá, Cundinamarca, ColombiaJune 9, 2017Pros: Good career opportunities. A lot of projects and products to specialize in.Cons: There is too much bureaucracy. Many coworkers share a culture of blaming, not solving. The company, directly, doesn't offer many options of extra benefits.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeHursley, England, United KingdomAugust 21, 2025Pros: Talented people Corporate Safety Defined processesCons: Can be slow moving at times.
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