Process
The skills test/interview was through Hirevue.
It involved a combination of answering questions about my experience and why I would be a good fit for the team, as well as coding questions.
Questions
Why would you be a good fit for our team based on your experience?
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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
Low salary, terrible management
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
September 13, 2024
Pros: Pros of working at a big company
Cons: Management is so bad. They're running the company to the ground. Maybe listen to your tech teams.
4.0
Lots of innovation
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
August 11, 2023
Pros: Lots of opportunities to train and learn new skills.
Cons: Organization can sometimes be complex.
3.0
No, not good
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
August 11, 2025
Pros: Flexible working hours and locations, and a good office.
Cons: Less pay compared with other companies, less benefits.
- 1.0Low salary, terrible managementSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesSeptember 13, 2024Pros: Pros of working at a big companyCons: Management is so bad. They're running the company to the ground. Maybe listen to your tech teams.
- 4.0Lots of innovationSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDublin, Dublin, IrelandAugust 11, 2023Pros: Lots of opportunities to train and learn new skills.Cons: Organization can sometimes be complex.
- 3.0No, not goodSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaAugust 11, 2025Pros: Flexible working hours and locations, and a good office.Cons: Less pay compared with other companies, less benefits.
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