Process
It was a very smooth and technical process. They were very welcoming and helped me walk through their team and everything.
They also took a personal interest in my life and career goals and presented a road map in front of me, assuming I would be hired.
Questions
I don't think there was that much difficulty.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the IBM Staff Hardware Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
100%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Staff Hardware Engineer roles in the United States is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral33%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Staff Hardware Engineer interview process in United States.
IBM Work Experiences
1.0
Challenging Work, Overworked, Underpaid
Staff Hardware Engineer • Former Employee
Rochester, Minnesota, United States
January 14, 2015
Pros: Challenging work, variety of work.
Cons: Overworked, underpaid compared to nearby companies, lack of innovation, and lack of future.
1.0
Rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic
Staff Hardware Engineer • Current Employee
Rochester, Minnesota, United States
January 17, 2013
Pros: I have nothing good to say at this point.
Cons: We are 20% underpaid versus the market, with pay freezes and bonuses that are almost unheard of. All decisions are made based on the 2015 roadmap, which means they are focused on reducing costs at all costs, with no thought to the long-term ramifications.
2.0
Frustrated with affirmative action
Staff Hardware Engineer • Current Employee
Durham, North Carolina, United States
July 19, 2009
Pros: The best reason to work for IBM is it's a company everyone has heard of and will look good on your resume when you apply for a new job.
Cons: In the area where I work, IBM has pushed affirmative action too far.
There are all kinds of support groups for women and minorities, and if you are a woman or a minority, you can expect someone in upper management to mentor you and help you get promoted. If you are a white man, good luck.
A minority doing the same level of work as a white man can expect to be at least one band higher, if not more.
- 1.0Challenging Work, Overworked, UnderpaidStaff Hardware Engineer • Former EmployeeRochester, Minnesota, United StatesJanuary 14, 2015Pros: Challenging work, variety of work.Cons: Overworked, underpaid compared to nearby companies, lack of innovation, and lack of future.
- 1.0Rearranging deck chairs on the TitanicStaff Hardware Engineer • Current EmployeeRochester, Minnesota, United StatesJanuary 17, 2013Pros: I have nothing good to say at this point.Cons: We are 20% underpaid versus the market, with pay freezes and bonuses that are almost unheard of. All decisions are made based on the 2015 roadmap, which means they are focused on reducing costs at all costs, with no thought to the long-term ramifications.
- 2.0Frustrated with affirmative actionStaff Hardware Engineer • Current EmployeeDurham, North Carolina, United StatesJuly 19, 2009Pros: The best reason to work for IBM is it's a company everyone has heard of and will look good on your resume when you apply for a new job.Cons: In the area where I work, IBM has pushed affirmative action too far. There are all kinds of support groups for women and minorities, and if you are a woman or a minority, you can expect someone in upper management to mentor you and help you get promoted. If you are a white man, good luck. A minority doing the same level of work as a white man can expect to be at least one band higher, if not more.
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