Sr. Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
September 16, 2024
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The IBM interview process typically includes:
- An initial phone screening
- Technical assessments (coding, problem-solving)
- Multiple rounds of technical interviews
- A final behavioral interview focusing on culture fit and teamwork.
Questions
Two technical assessments on HackerRank
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the IBM Sr. Software Engineer role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Sr. Software Engineer roles in San Jose, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Sr. Software Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
IBM Work Experiences
5.0
Beat company to work with.
Sr. Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
November 23, 2025
Pros: Work-life balance: people-driven, not AI.
Cons: No cons so far. None.
3.0
Needs clear focus.
Sr. Software Engineer • Former Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
October 28, 2025
Pros: Remote work at least 2 days a week.
Cons: Sr. Management was asleep at the wheel.
5.0
Good work culture
Sr. Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
October 12, 2025
Pros: Flexibility, hybrid mode, good culture, and good people.
Cons: Overall good work culture, but more meetings.
- 5.0Beat company to work with.Sr. Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 23, 2025Pros: Work-life balance: people-driven, not AI.Cons: No cons so far. None.
- 3.0Needs clear focus.Sr. Software Engineer • Former EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesOctober 28, 2025Pros: Remote work at least 2 days a week.Cons: Sr. Management was asleep at the wheel.
- 5.0Good work cultureSr. Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 12, 2025Pros: Flexibility, hybrid mode, good culture, and good people.Cons: Overall good work culture, but more meetings.
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