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IBM Software Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 28 Feb 2025

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

1hr questions includes coding mcqs

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. React fiber and it's architecture
  • Q2. Hoisting and closuer in js
  • Ans. 

    Hoisting is a JavaScript mechanism where variables and function declarations are moved to the top of their containing scope during compilation. Closures are functions that have access to variables from their outer scope even after the outer function has finished executing.

    • Hoisting moves variable and function declarations to the top of their scope.

    • Closures allow functions to access variables from their outer scope.

    • Examp...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a software engineer with 5 years of experience in developing web applications using various technologies.

    • 5 years of experience in software development

    • Proficient in developing web applications

    • Skilled in using various technologies

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Most challenging situation while working in a team
  • Ans. 

    Dealing with conflicting opinions and lack of communication within the team

    • Miscommunication leading to misunderstandings

    • Differing opinions on the best approach to a problem

    • Difficulty in reaching a consensus on important decisions

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Quantitative aptitude

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - the company ,practice responses to common questions, and prepare example of your skills and accomplishments. dress profssionally, maintain positive body language, and show enthusiasm

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

All The topics gcd LCM

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Basic Coding Question, core subjects related

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus on basics

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Core Java questions, Spring and Spring Boot framework related questions, Programming question
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Detailed question on

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare your DSA well. Whole interview goes around projects being done and the skillset you have.

Get interview-ready with Top IBM Interview Questions

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why did you left your last company
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth.

    • Desire for career advancement

    • Limited opportunities for growth at previous company

    • Wanted to work on more innovative projects

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Do you have legal status
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have legal status to work in the country.

    • I am a citizen or permanent resident of the country where I am applying for the job.

    • I have a valid work visa that allows me to work legally in the country.

    • I am authorized to work in the country by the government or relevant authorities.

  • Answered by AI

Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image K Jayavardhan Reddy

posted on 29 Aug 2024

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

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Software Engineer asking questions

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

General knowledge information

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Self introduction background verification
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Promise,and types of promises and different between of them , Async operation,
  • Q2. Javascript array and all the arrays methods
  • Q3. Microservices related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please prepare deep knowing on javascript it will help you
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is the use of merge
  • Ans. 

    Merge is used to combine two or more sets of data into a single set.

    • Merge is commonly used in version control systems to combine different branches of code.

    • It is also used in databases to combine data from multiple tables.

    • Merge can be used in sorting algorithms to combine two sorted arrays into a single sorted array.

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Hacker rank with DS questions

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. GO specific questions
  • Q2. System design questions
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IBM Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in IBM Software Engineer interview?
IBM interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the IBM interview process are Technical, Coding Test and HR.
How to prepare for IBM 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 Python, Java, Linux, Javascript and Software Development.
What are the top questions asked in IBM Software Engineer interview?

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How long is the IBM Software Engineer interview process?

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

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