Process
The hiring process included a phone interview, a hiring manager chat, and a virtual on-site.
It focused on:
- Leadership
- Team growth
- Culture
- React.js scaling
- Infrastructure
- Motivation
I passed, but the role was frozen and is no longer available.
Questions
They asked about front-end technologies and scaling questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the IBM Software Engineering Manager role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Software Engineering Manager roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral100%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for IBM's Software Engineering Manager interview process in United States.
IBM Work Experiences
3.0
Software Engineering Manager
Software Engineering Manager • Current Employee
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
June 10, 2016
Pros: Flexible work schedule and assignments.
Cons: Compensation and bonus structures need serious revisiting.
4.0
Good Culture, Low Salary
Software Engineering Manager • Former Employee
Indi, Karnataka, India
May 28, 2023
Pros: Very good work environment and work-life balance.
Cons: Company does not provide competitive salary.
4.0
Not a demanding job, but it has its headaches
Software Engineering Manager • Current Employee
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
February 4, 2009
Pros: Lots of opportunities for doing completely different work.
Great flexibility in where and when work is done, allowing for an easy work/life balance.
Supportive direct management.
Great tools to get work done remotely.
Decent salary, benefits, and bonuses.
Good recognition for high achievers in the right part of the business.
Cons: Clueless senior management.
Too much deadwood in employees and management.
No clear direction for the future.
Big raises are no longer available.
Can get stuck in poor performing businesses and be at risk for losing job through no fault of your own.
- 3.0Software Engineering ManagerSoftware Engineering Manager • Current EmployeeKansas City, Missouri, United StatesJune 10, 2016Pros: Flexible work schedule and assignments.Cons: Compensation and bonus structures need serious revisiting.
- 4.0Good Culture, Low SalarySoftware Engineering Manager • Former EmployeeIndi, Karnataka, IndiaMay 28, 2023Pros: Very good work environment and work-life balance.Cons: Company does not provide competitive salary.
- 4.0Not a demanding job, but it has its headachesSoftware Engineering Manager • Current EmployeeChapel Hill, North Carolina, United StatesFebruary 4, 2009Pros: Lots of opportunities for doing completely different work. Great flexibility in where and when work is done, allowing for an easy work/life balance. Supportive direct management. Great tools to get work done remotely. Decent salary, benefits, and bonuses. Good recognition for high achievers in the right part of the business.Cons: Clueless senior management. Too much deadwood in employees and management. No clear direction for the future. Big raises are no longer available. Can get stuck in poor performing businesses and be at risk for losing job through no fault of your own.
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