IBM·Software Engineer

IBM Software Engineer interview experience

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Positive

MandyaPosted Jun 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My process felt well run and professional, and the questions stayed tightly connected to what I already had on my resume.

At every step, I spoke with people who were respectful and made the discussions comfortable, and the communication from the recruiting team was timely and transparent.

For the technical side, it was less like a surprise challenge and more like they walked through the tech skills and tools I’d listed, especially around the projects and publications I’d mentioned. I remember being asked to explain those areas in a way that showed my real understanding.

When the process got more intense, it included a coding assessment followed by an in-person exam that carried pressure to finish on time and

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