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      Software Engineer Interview

      Feb 13, 2016
      Anonymous employee
      Littleton, MA
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at IBM (Littleton, MA) in Jan 2016

      Interview

      I applied online and was contacted a few weeks later by the hiring manager. He called me and asked me questions about my resume, including questions about teamwork experience and things such as that. Afterwards, I was emailed about setting up an on-site interview. They flew me out to their location a few weeks later and I met with the hiring manager, a software engineer that I would possibly work with and a project manager who would most likely end up being my boss. The hiring manager didn't ask me that many questions since he had already talked to me before. The software engineer asked me some technical questions (write a method that does this etc.) and some OOP conceptual questions (what would this program do, etc.). The project manager asked me more in-depth questions about my resume, including how well I work with others and such (the typical behavioral questions). A couple weeks later, they emailed me an offer and I accepted.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Write a method that determines if a string is a palindrome. Know OOP concepts such as inheritance.
      Answer question
      10

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      Anonymous Interview Candidate
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      Declined offer
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      I interviewed at IBM (Bangalore Rural)

      Interview

      Applied through the company portal, completed an online coding assessment, followed by a technical interview covering data structures, algorithms, OOP concepts, and project experience. Concluded with an HR discussion about the role, career goals, availability, and compensation expectations.

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      May 29, 2026
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      Bangalore Rural
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      I interviewed at IBM (Bangalore Rural)

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      ## IBM Interview Process The process began with initial resume shortlisting, followed by competitive **DSA and coding rounds** to test core technical concepts. After clearing those, I cleared two comprehensive interviews with the **Hiring Manager/Tech Expert** and **HR**.

      Software Developer Interview

      May 18, 2026
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I interviewed at IBM

      Interview

      Describe the interview process: The process consisted of three rounds: an initial online assessment focusing on data structures and algorithms, followed by two technical video interviews. The technical rounds were intensive, covering system design, live coding, and deep-dive questions into previous project experience and database optimization.

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