Process
Many employees come in after one or many internships. The internship interview was less technically challenging than at some other companies. There were two phone screens before hiring as an intern. Both interviewers were friendly and helpful.
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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
1.0
Too Much Bureaucracy
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
December 15, 2021
Pros: Good benefits and salary were decent.
Cons: Bureaucracy is out of control.
Way too many levels of management.
4.0
Good Culture, High Work Load
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Hubli, Karnataka, India
July 21, 2021
Pros: Work culture,
environment,
pressure,
load.
Cons: Load job security, time, pace.
3.0
Inclusive company; Poor compensation
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Amsterdam, Netherlands
November 25, 2022
Pros: Inclusive; Human Resources and Access to education and certifications
Cons: Compensation
Vacation days
Company culture deteriorating
- 1.0Too Much BureaucracySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeVancouver, British Columbia, CanadaDecember 15, 2021Pros: Good benefits and salary were decent.Cons: Bureaucracy is out of control. Way too many levels of management.
- 4.0Good Culture, High Work LoadSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeHubli, Karnataka, IndiaJuly 21, 2021Pros: Work culture, environment, pressure, load.Cons: Load job security, time, pace.
- 3.0Inclusive company; Poor compensationSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsNovember 25, 2022Pros: Inclusive; Human Resources and Access to education and certificationsCons: Compensation Vacation days Company culture deteriorating
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