Process
Three phone interviews were conducted:
- One behavioral
- One technical
- One regarding the verdict of a decision.
This was pretty standard and straightforward. Technical questions ranged from deadlocks to hash tables. Behavioral questions were standard, such as, "Why do you want to work for us?"
Questions
What is a deadlock?
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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
Big Company, Good Name
Software Engineer • Former Employee
February 21, 2021
Pros: Good company and historic name
Cons: Too big for its own good
4.0
Great learning experience as an intern
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
November 15, 2012
Pros: Great overall learning experience as an intern. Pay was competitive, with friendly coworkers and management.
Cons: Not many options for buying lunch unless you want to go off-site or bring your own.
Sometimes it can seem as if you don't have time for anything but work, depending on the team you're on.
4.0
Learned A Lot, Low Hikes
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
September 20, 2014
Pros: I have learned a lot of things. It's good for experienced employees.
Cons: Not much hiking and band hikes as well.
- 4.0Big Company, Good NameSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeFebruary 21, 2021Pros: Good company and historic nameCons: Too big for its own good
- 4.0Great learning experience as an internSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaNovember 15, 2012Pros: Great overall learning experience as an intern. Pay was competitive, with friendly coworkers and management.Cons: Not many options for buying lunch unless you want to go off-site or bring your own. Sometimes it can seem as if you don't have time for anything but work, depending on the team you're on.
- 4.0Learned A Lot, Low HikesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaSeptember 20, 2014Pros: I have learned a lot of things. It's good for experienced employees.Cons: Not much hiking and band hikes as well.
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