IBM·Software Engineer

IBM Software Engineer interview experience

Posted Jul 2022 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

The first step I experienced was a hiring manager call, and that was followed by a panel interview.

In the panel, they asked about Linux commands and also about cloud security knowledge.

Alongside the technical systems topics, there were two easy LeetCode-style string questions. The mix made the session feel like they wanted to verify both practical command-level familiarity and basic problem-solving in code.

Overall it felt like a standard IBM-style panel: direct questions, multiple interviewers, and no major surprises beyond the combination of cloud security plus quick coding prompts. Even though I didn’t have an offer result here, the flow was clear and grounded.

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