Process
The first interview I had was a 30-minute, purely technical interview done via telephone. I was asked questions mostly pertaining to Java and OO programming, which were not too hard.
I was called back for a second interview that was not planned at all. He called me, and it was an hour and a half long.
There were many more Java and OO questions. I was asked about some Big-O notation and sorting algorithms, along with some more obscure stuff. I was also asked about SQL knowledge.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 14 interview experiences for the IBM Software Engineering Intern role in United States.
Success Rate
IBM's interview process for their Software Engineering Intern roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Software Engineering Intern interview process in United States.
IBM Work Experiences
- 4.0Software Engineering Intern at IBMSoftware Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeBrussels, Brussels-Capital Region, BelgiumMarch 10, 2022Pros: Good mentors and opportunity to acquire engineering skills.Cons: Low probability of an impactful contribution as an intern, given the size of the company.
- 3.0Big Company, Little ExperienceSoftware Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesJune 14, 2008Pros: A large company should be able to weather most downturns in the economy.Cons: Might be too large, some jobs being outsourced. The internship didn't seem very rewarding as far as gaining experience.
- 3.0Smart Engineers, Rigid HierarchySoftware Engineering Intern • Current EmployeeParis, FranceJuly 25, 2016Pros: - Very competent Software Engineers - A mix between the old generation and the new one - International environmentCons: - Too many hierarchical structures. - Clients and money are more important than the engineers' interests and passions.
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