IBM Software Developer interview questions

I recently interviewed with IBM for a position and, unfortunately, the experience left me disappointed. Although I was initially hopeful due to positive interactions and feedback during the process, I was not selected, despite being given the impression that I was a strong candidate. The interview process included discussions on my previous projects, Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA), and problem-solving questions. While I understand the need for rigorous evaluation, the questions felt overly complex and disconnected from practical, job-specific scenarios. Additionally, despite my honest effort, the feedback was vague, and there was no constructive critique to help me understand the rejection. What I found most frustrating was the lack of transparency. They raised my expectations but failed to communicate openly about where I stood. After several rounds of preparation and what seemed like a good rapport with the interviewers, the rejection came abruptly without clear reasoning. IBM is a reputed company, and I had high hopes for this opportunity. However, the way the process was handled felt disorganized and demoralizing. I hope they improve their feedback mechanisms and set more realistic expectations for candidates in the future. Would I recommend applying here? Only if you are prepared for an unpredictable process with limited clarity.

1. Online Test - Medium Leetcode questions 2. Technical Interview - One Leetcode question and they want to optimize the program and then followed by technical questions 3, Another Technical Interview 4. HR round