Software Developer applicants have rated the interview process at IBM with 2.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 68.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Software Developer roles take an average of 30 days to get hired, when considering 5 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at IBM overall takes an average of 25 days.
Common stages of the interview process at IBM as a Software Developer according to 5 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 50%
One on one interview: 25%
Skills test: 25%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
Phone interview with 2 developers. They asked some basic questions about algorithms. It wasn't anything too difficult. I just had to describe a basic approach that I would take and why.
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They asked me about my background and then some basic programming questions.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at IBM (Mumbai) in Jan 2011
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Easy and simple to understand process with 3 rounds including aptitude, technical and HR round. Team was helpful and supportive without any major issues. This make easier for team to do the process and going through the overall interview excessive was very helpful. This shows the credential and process capability of the interviewer and depth of the knowledge.
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What was the Linux and OS parameters and how to tune database
I applied through college or university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at IBM (Raleigh, NC)
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Very personable interview to get to know who I am and what I'm familiar with. General technical questions but no trick or challenging or brain-teaser type questions. They talked more about what I would be doing on a day to day basis. They let me ask them about the company, my responsibilities, and just had a nice chat in general.