Process
No technical questions.
Mostly common scenario questions.
Initially, you had a phone call from a recruiter.
Then, you were invited for a hiring event where you get to talk to more than one division.
You will then be invited for an on-site interview.
An offer arrives in 3 weeks or less.
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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
3.0
Good company, but it has drawbacks
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, United States
October 17, 2022
Pros: You have a great reputation after working here. People expect you to bring excellence to any new job when you are interviewing.
Cons: In the past, especially, women were not promoted or paid the same as men. There was no loyalty toward employees; they could suddenly cut your job.
3.0
Wfh Good, Pay Not So Much
Software Engineer • Former Employee
June 19, 2016
Pros: Ability to work from home
Cons: The pay increase and bonus is negligible.
4.0
100+ years of innovation
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
May 2, 2016
Pros: Get to work and know about technologies which are now history. The environment is very flexible, which is one of the few perks, including the possibility to work from home.
Cons: IBM is huge, and change happens slowly.
- 3.0Good company, but it has drawbacksSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeResearch Triangle Park, North Carolina, United StatesOctober 17, 2022Pros: You have a great reputation after working here. People expect you to bring excellence to any new job when you are interviewing.Cons: In the past, especially, women were not promoted or paid the same as men. There was no loyalty toward employees; they could suddenly cut your job.
- 3.0Wfh Good, Pay Not So MuchSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeJune 19, 2016Pros: Ability to work from homeCons: The pay increase and bonus is negligible.
- 4.0100+ years of innovationSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDublin, Leinster, IrelandMay 2, 2016Pros: Get to work and know about technologies which are now history. The environment is very flexible, which is one of the few perks, including the possibility to work from home.Cons: IBM is huge, and change happens slowly.
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