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IBM Associate Software Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 18 Mar 2025

Top IBM Associate Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

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IBM Associate Software Engineer Interview Experiences

20 interviews found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

Easy DSA Question-Convert given string to Pascal case, Camel case, Snake case

Round 3 - English test 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Select synonyms, error in sentence
  • Ans. 

    Identify synonyms and error in a sentence

    • Identify synonyms for words in the sentence

    • Identify the error in the sentence

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - Group Discussion 

My topic was on Chandrayan 3

Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Resume based questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Know your resume well
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

It had 2 dsa questions on platform

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was an f2f interview round

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Mar 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic questions from aptitude and computer science

Round 2 - Coding Test 

DSA Algorithm, string, array, linked list

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus on one programming language and bring output passing all test cases
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Topic was work life balance

Round 2 - Coding Test 

2 code based on object oriented programming

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Difference between python and java
  • Ans. 

    Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language known for its simplicity and readability. Java is a statically typed, object-oriented language with a strong emphasis on portability and performance.

    • Python is dynamically typed, while Java is statically typed.

    • Python uses indentation for code blocks, while Java uses curly braces.

    • Python is commonly used for web development, data analysis, and artificial intelligenc...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell me 4 pillers of oops
  • Ans. 

    The 4 pillars of OOP are Inheritance, Encapsulation, Abstraction, and Polymorphism.

    • Inheritance: Allows a class to inherit properties and behavior from another class.

    • Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods that operate on the data into a single unit.

    • Abstraction: Hiding the complex implementation details and showing only the necessary features of an object.

    • Polymorphism: Ability of an object to take on many forms or have

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Asked for one pseudo code on prime numbers

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go with confidence for GD and be clear on your skillset don’t lie over there.

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Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude test

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Group Discussion on general topic

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical Round, Programming Questions
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Share details of your previous job.
  • Q2. Tell me about yourself.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Present yourself confidently. Answer based on your experience and attained knowledge instead of faking it or assuming

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Feb 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical Questions regarding the subject we worked on.
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Offer we would lie to have.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Reference only works . really doubt if there is a resume screening as there are thousands of resume .

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I appeared for an interview in Apr 2021.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Round 1 - There was a assessment test conducted in Hacker rank platform. Round 2 - Cognitive Assessment. Its a gaming round and it is easy to clear this round if you have cognitive skill...

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Mar 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

9 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself. / Introduce your self
  • Q2. Asked me about the mini project and the domain used in the mini project. Role played by me in the development of project. If front end coder or back end coder is your answer then you should be aware of wha...
  • Q3. What are the programming languages on which I have knowledge regarding.
  • Ans. 

    I have knowledge in multiple programming languages.

    • Java

    • Python

    • C++

    • JavaScript

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Some questions related to programming languages like C, Java.(since I have mentioned them in my resume).Asked me to explain some oops concepts with real time examples. Also asked me questions on data base ...
  • Q5. Gave me a problem statement to write the code in my preferred programming language.
  • Q6. Any certification courses that you have undergone. If yes, then you should be aware of what is the knowledge you have gained by doing that certification course.
  • Q7. Asked about internship experience and what are the concepts and projects done during the internship process.
  • Q8. Asked me if I have account in any of the online code practicing platform like hacker rank/ leet code/ hacker earth etc., and if I practice coding through those sites.
  • Q9. Asked me if it is okay for me to relocate to any place.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Whenever you are going for an interview in any company make sure you have confidence in you. Try to handle the situation without experiencing any stress. Even though if it is your first interview don't get stressed or don't get nervous.
while attending the technical round, be sure that you have good knowledge on the concepts which you have mentioned in your resume. Do not keep any programming languages that you are not aware of. Make your mind prepared to solve the coding question if asked during the interview. If you don't know the answer for any question don't tell something wrong answer. Ask the interviewer for excuse in a polite manner.
while attending HR round, be mentally strong and manage your emotions. It is advised for every one to know about the company ie., basic details of the company, CEO, branches if that company, products etc., If you were given any case study, then first refresh your mind and think about the best possible way for that.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be yourself.

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Nov 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basic programming questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident with answers

IBM Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in IBM Associate Software Engineer interview?
IBM interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the IBM interview process are Coding Test, Technical and Group Discussion.
How to prepare for IBM Associate Software Engineer interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at IBM. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at IBM expect are AIX, Application Security, Crowdstrike, Cryptography and Data Structures and Algorithms.
What are the top questions asked in IBM Associate Software Engineer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the IBM Associate Software Engineer interview -

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  2. what are the diffferent data types present in c...read more
  3. what is the difference between python lists and tup...read more
How long is the IBM Associate Software Engineer interview process?

The duration of IBM Associate Software Engineer interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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IBM Associate Software Engineer Interview Process

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4 Interview rounds

  • Coding Test Round - 1
  • Coding Test Round - 2
  • Technical Round
  • HR Round
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