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      Software Engineer Interview

      Sep 21, 2023
      Anonymous employee
      Bengaluru
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at IBM (Bengaluru) in Jan 2019

      Interview

      The interview process for a software engineer position at IBM can vary depending on the specific role, location, and team within the company. However, I can provide you with a general overview of what you can expect from the interview process at IBM for a software engineering position: 1. Online Application: The process typically begins with submitting an online application through IBM's career portal. You'll need to upload your resume and provide relevant information about your qualifications and work experience. 2. Resume Review: After you submit your application, the IBM recruitment team will review your resume to assess your qualifications and match them with the requirements of the position. 3. Initial Screening: If your resume is selected, you may have an initial phone screening with a recruiter or HR representative. This screening is usually a brief conversation to discuss your background, experience, and interest in the role. 4. Technical Assessment: Depending on the position, you may be required to complete a technical assessment. This could be a coding test, a technical challenge, or an online assessment that evaluates your programming skills and problem-solving abilities. 5. Phone/Video Interview: You may have one or more phone or video interviews with technical team members or hiring managers. These interviews will assess your technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and your fit for the team. 6. On-Site or Virtual Interview: In some cases, you may be invited for an on-site interview at an IBM office, or the interview may be conducted virtually. This stage may involve multiple rounds of technical interviews, behavioral interviews, and coding exercises. 7. Behavioral Interviews: You can expect behavioral interviews that assess your soft skills, teamwork, and communication abilities. Be prepared to discuss your past projects and experiences. 8. Technical Interviews: Technical interviews may involve coding challenges, algorithm design questions, system design discussions, and questions related to data structures and software development concepts. 9. Cultural Fit Assessment: IBM places importance on cultural fit and may evaluate your alignment with the company's values and principles during the interview process. 10. Managerial Interview: For some roles, you may have an interview with a hiring manager who will discuss your qualifications and how you would fit into the team and the organization. 11. Offer: If you successfully pass all interview rounds, you may receive a job offer. This offer will include details about your compensation, benefits, and other relevant information. 12. Background Check and References: IBM typically conducts background checks and may contact your references before finalizing the offer.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Write a function to check if a given string is a palindrome (reads the same forward and backward) while ignoring spaces, punctuation, and character case. Return `True` if it's a palindrome, `False` if it's not. Example: Input: "A man, a plan, a canal, Panama" Output: True Input: "hello" Output: False
      1 Answer

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      Jun 30, 2026
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Bengaluru
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at IBM (Bengaluru)

      Interview

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      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      explain about your final year project.
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      Jun 29, 2026
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
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      Application

      I applied through college or university. I interviewed at IBM

      Interview

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      Question 1

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      Anonymous Interview Candidate
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      Interview

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