Staff Software Engineer Interview Experience - Singapore
March 1, 2011
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
I was provided a test to help demonstrate my ability to write and edit.
Fair, straight, adequate.
They asked questions about background, commitments, and willingness to go the distance for a project.
Questions
What are my strengths?
What is my job history?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the IBM Staff Software Engineer role in Singapore.
Success Rate
50%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Staff Software Engineer roles in Singapore is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Staff Software Engineer interview process in Singapore.
IBM Work Experiences
2.0
There has to be a better place to work at!
Staff Software Engineer • Current Employee
May 3, 2009
Pros: IBM provides flexibilities such as telecommuting, flexible hours, and a casual working environment. Employees have unlimited sick days up to a year. It also provides educational opportunities, such as internal classes.
Cons: There is a lot of bureaucracy. Many managers believe that people who talk the most during meetings are people who know. Many managers are not technical people themselves. That creates unnecessary layers of inefficiency. Employees also have to use up their annual vacation. If you don't use it, you lose it. Salaries are relatively lower compared to other peer companies. ESPP only offers a 5% discount when employees purchase IBM stocks.
5.0
Oldest Technological Company
Staff Software Engineer • Current Employee
December 10, 2020
Pros: - Shift technological gears within the company.
- Great work-life balance.
Cons: - pays less than the market
2.0
Good Benefits, Average Tech
Staff Software Engineer • Current Employee
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, United States
December 31, 2008
Pros: Excellent HR benefits (medical, etc.). My workgroup has a flexible telecommuting work option, which is nice.
Cons: I work in a software group. IBM software (technology-wise) is very average. Management can be a lot of bureaucracy. IBM in the US is too big, and senior management is probably looking to shrink it.
- 2.0There has to be a better place to work at!Staff Software Engineer • Current EmployeeMay 3, 2009Pros: IBM provides flexibilities such as telecommuting, flexible hours, and a casual working environment. Employees have unlimited sick days up to a year. It also provides educational opportunities, such as internal classes.Cons: There is a lot of bureaucracy. Many managers believe that people who talk the most during meetings are people who know. Many managers are not technical people themselves. That creates unnecessary layers of inefficiency. Employees also have to use up their annual vacation. If you don't use it, you lose it. Salaries are relatively lower compared to other peer companies. ESPP only offers a 5% discount when employees purchase IBM stocks.
- 5.0Oldest Technological CompanyStaff Software Engineer • Current EmployeeDecember 10, 2020Pros: - Shift technological gears within the company. - Great work-life balance.Cons: - pays less than the market
- 2.0Good Benefits, Average TechStaff Software Engineer • Current EmployeeResearch Triangle Park, North Carolina, United StatesDecember 31, 2008Pros: Excellent HR benefits (medical, etc.). My workgroup has a flexible telecommuting work option, which is nice.Cons: I work in a software group. IBM software (technology-wise) is very average. Management can be a lot of bureaucracy. IBM in the US is too big, and senior management is probably looking to shrink it.
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