IBM·Software Engineer

IBM Software Engineer interview experience

Got offer

Medium

Positive

Poughkeepsie, NYPosted Mar 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I went through an OA-to-interview flow that leaned on DSA fundamentals, then used a detailed resume walkthrough to connect my experience to the role.

Structured OA + core problem-solving — My online assessment felt straightforward, focused on core problem-solving in the easy-to-medium range.
1:1 interview with deep resume walkthrough — The interviewer went through my resume in depth so I could elaborate on my contributions and reasoning.
Interview on DSA fundamentals — I prepared for subarray/arrays/list/set-style DSA questions, with multiple interview rounds following earlier coding practice. Outcome: No offer; the process emphasized fundamentals and clarity of communication about my past work.

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