IBM Software Engineer interview experience (2026)

IBM Software Engineer interview experience

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United StatesPosted Mar 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I went through a calmer, conversation-heavy interview sequence where I spent most of my time discussing my resume, projects, and behavior, with only light technical follow-ups.

Behavior/resume-focused interview — I mostly answered questions about my resume and projects, with a few technical questions at the end and no coding.
Recruiter screen with training emphasis — I described my knowledge of relevant technologies and academic process/work; when I lacked some areas, the recruiter emphasized that training would be provided.
Behavioral STAR interview — I led a discussion centered on my background, with STAR-style questions and an interviewer who was easy to talk to.
Behavior then easy technical — I started with resume-based behavioral

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IBM Software Engineer interview experience

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