Process
Applied online and received a response from an IBM recruiter.
Next, I needed to fill out a list of questionnaires, expressing interest in the position, detailing my experience, and stating my expected salary.
First Interview - Recruiter conducted a 30-minute suitability and qualification assessment. Typical questions included "Why IBM?" and inquiries about my experience and strengths.
Technical Interview 1 - This interview was conducted by three individuals: a Director, an Architect, and a Technology Lead.
Technical Interview 2 - This interview was with the local team, including the Associate Director and a Partner. It involved in-depth questions about my experience in architecture, design, and resolving client problems.
Follow-up discussion with the Partner regarding salary, expectations, and travel arrangements.
Received a formal offer letter after submitting background and referral information.
Questions
Typical architectural models, scenario-based interview questions. They will probably also ask questions related to challenges and trends in the industry.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 10 interview experiences for the IBM Solutions Architect role in United States.
Success Rate
IBM's interview process for their Solutions Architect roles in the United States is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Solutions Architect interview process in United States.
IBM Work Experiences
- 5.0Great Clients, Remote DecisionsSolutions Architect • Current EmployeePune, Maharashtra, IndiaNovember 3, 2020Pros: Range of clients and technology optionsCons: US leads key decision making
- 5.0A nice place to learnSolutions Architect • Current EmployeeMississauga, Ontario, CanadaFebruary 16, 2022Pros: A nice place to work in Canada.Cons: Don't get stuck with a single team.
- 4.0Overall, a good company, but annual hikes are not up to the marketSolutions Architect • Current EmployeeOctober 22, 2021Pros: Good work culture and quality projects in Hybrid Cloud.Cons: It's a totally manager-driven company. Appraisal and annual hike, it's like a black box, so it needs to be improved as per the market standard.
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