Process
We first took the HackerRank Computer Exam, which was x hours long. This needs to be long so I can see what I need to see. Thank you very much! Thank God you don't know who I am.
Questions
Q1: Do it yourself; it's very easy.
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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
21%
Pass 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
Positive57%
Neutral43%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Software Engineering Intern interview process in United States.
IBM Work Experiences
5.0
Review for IBM Internship
Software Engineering Intern • Current Employee
July 29, 2021
Pros: Loved the project I got to work on. It felt like I actually made a difference. The pay was great, and the work environment was awesome. I made the best out of the virtual internship.
Cons: Long hours because of project depth, and lots of meetings.
5.0
Valuable Ai, Low Pay
Software Engineering Intern • Current Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
September 6, 2025
Pros: Extremely valuable AI work that got me to where I am today.
Cons: Low pay because it's Canada.
5.0
Software Engineering Intern
Software Engineering Intern • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
September 13, 2016
Pros: Really great people and relationships made here.
IBmers are very open to helping each other.
Work/life balance is fantastic.
Lots of opportunity for growth.
Cons: Using proprietary tools can hinder the opportunity to learn new, relevant technologies.
Pay and benefits are very low compared to other tech companies.
- 5.0Review for IBM InternshipSoftware Engineering Intern • Current EmployeeJuly 29, 2021Pros: Loved the project I got to work on. It felt like I actually made a difference. The pay was great, and the work environment was awesome. I made the best out of the virtual internship.Cons: Long hours because of project depth, and lots of meetings.
- 5.0Valuable Ai, Low PaySoftware Engineering Intern • Current EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaSeptember 6, 2025Pros: Extremely valuable AI work that got me to where I am today.Cons: Low pay because it's Canada.
- 5.0Software Engineering InternSoftware Engineering Intern • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesSeptember 13, 2016Pros: Really great people and relationships made here. IBmers are very open to helping each other. Work/life balance is fantastic. Lots of opportunity for growth.Cons: Using proprietary tools can hinder the opportunity to learn new, relevant technologies. Pay and benefits are very low compared to other tech companies.
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