IBM·Software Engineer

IBM Software Engineer interview experience

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PhilippinesPosted May 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I mainly went through a coding-focused stage with Hackerrank/LeetCode-style questions, where success depended on edge cases and time complexity.

Coding test (Hackerrank / LeetCode style) — I was given a classic LeetCode problem and encouraged to consider multiple test cases and optimize complexity.
Coding test followed by screening — I then did an easy-to-medium LeetCode-style test and had to discuss my experience.
Problem walkthrough — I was asked to explain my thought process while solving.
Preparation expectation — Another part of this journey matched the same general vibe: medium-ish LeetCode questions (including ones similar to common interview sets) within about an hour. Outcome: I did not receive an

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