IBM Software Engineer interview experience (2026)

IBM Software Engineer interview experience

No offer

Medium

Positive

ChennaiPosted Jan 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I went through a multi-week process that started with HackerRank coding and then moved into HR/technical interviews; overall it felt moderate, with one coding step described as tough.

Online assessment (HackerRank) — I had to solve two problems within about an hour, passing hidden test cases.
HR screening — I discussed my background and interests, plus what a typical day and the team’s way of working looks like.
Online/remote coding follow-up — In some stages there was an additional coding interview via HackerRank, sometimes after a delay while waiting for email/result updates.
In-person technical round (varied scheduling) — After being shortlisted, the process could include an in-person coding component, with behavioral coverage on the same day.

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IBM Software Engineer interview experience

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