IBM Software Engineer Senior Software Engineer interview questions
based on 237 ratings - Updated Apr 7, 2026
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I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at IBM (Hyderabad) in Feb 2017
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Interview Process was of 3 rounds,was average.Worst HR policy.They even don't respond to emails.They said i have cleared the interview took my certificates for Back ground verification but its more than a month not even mentioning whether they will release the offer or not.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at IBM (Bengaluru) in Jul 2016
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It was easy process,but they took time in releasing offer.
There are three rounds:
first round: telephonic round
second round: technical face to face
third round: Manager round PDM round.
salary discussion was done in PDM round only and then offer was sent through HR.
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asked about technical skills and project i am handling.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at IBM (Bengaluru) in Jan 2017
Interview
Very bad experience with the interview Process.
I got call from recruiter. After a week they asked me to come interview. Rounds are as follows,
1. Online test
2. 2 face 2 face rounds
3. HR round.
After completion of all these rounds. They have taken the thumb prints, all required documents from me.
After 20 days they informed me as "we are in the process of internal approvals. we will provide you offer in two weeks.". After 10 days they simple drafted me on mail. We are not able to process you candidature further.
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Question 1
Question on Springs, Web services, hibernate, Core Java and current projects and its technologies