Software QA Engineer Interview Experience - Foster City, California
Process
My friend referred me. The manager talked to me about my experience.
Then there was a one-hour phone interview regarding Node.js, Linux commands, and two coding questions. It went very well, and the manager invited me for an onsite interview.
There were two rounds, each 45 minutes long, including one round with the manager. The manager did not ask many technical questions. The other round involved writing test cases.
Questions
Node.js output Linux command Coding questions
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Success Rate
IBM's interview process for their Software QA Engineer roles in Foster City, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for IBM's Software QA Engineer interview process in Foster City, California.
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