IBM Software Development Intern interview questions
Updated Mar 13, 2026
based on 5 ratings
Difficulty
Easy
Experience
Very positive
How others got an interview
75%
Applied online
Applied online
25%
In Person
In Person
Interview search
5 interviews
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Software Development Intern applicants have rated the interview process at IBM with 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 66.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Common stages of the interview process at IBM as a Software Development Intern according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 67%
Phone interview: 33%
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Filled out online application and took online assessment. Recruiter reached out and scheduled interview with team manager at specific location the next week. Simple behavioral interview, brief technical questions on resume walkthrough. Offered 1 week after interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you pitched an idea in a team.
I applied online. I interviewed at IBM (San Jose, CA) in Nov 2025
Interview
I had a 45 minute behavioral interview. During the interview we had a conversation about my past work experiences (including what I did at previous company), projects on my resume, and the company culture.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Discuss a time you had to persuade a co-worker of something.
I applied online. I interviewed at IBM (Böblingen) in Mar 2016
Interview
1. Very friendly conversation took place between me and 2 other technical person
2. Small technical questions were being asked during the interview
3. The interviewers were 20 minutes late during the interview.