IBM Software Developer Internship interview questions
based on 157 ratings - Updated May 13, 2026
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Software Developer Internship applicants have rated the interview process at IBM with 3.5 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 76% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Software Developer Internship roles take an average of 2 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at IBM overall takes an average of 31 days.
Common stages of the interview process at IBM as a Software Developer Internship according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 40%
Skills test: 40%
Background check: 20%
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Focused on data structures, problem solving ability. Analytical questions/ puzzles were given and the thought process with which I approached the problem was observed. Interviewers were friendly and helpful. Was able to nee myself during interview
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at IBM
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Half day interactive style. 2 group tasks about working together and problem solving and 1 presentation on given questions. E.g what is idms greatest contribution to society and when was a time you had to you problem solving
1 technical 1 hr round, leetcode eady-medium in technical and puzzles and behavioral questions in hr round. overall the process was easy and everything was conducted in a smooth manner