IBM Software Engineer Senior Software Engineer interview questions
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2 rounds of interview. 1st is technical 2nd is HR round. the experience was good. all the questions are related to the position. the interviewer was detailing about the position and skills they are looking for
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at IBM (Madrid) in Jan 2023
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La entrevista se baso en una videollamada.
La comunicación por parte del equipo de recursos humanos fue pobre, tardaban mucho en responder y tenía que presionarlos para saber el estado del proceso.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at IBM (Bengaluru) in Jan 2023
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Technical: The technical interview will focus on technology-related questions, assessing your expertise, problem-solving skills, and understanding of relevant technical details in your field.
Manager: Expect questions about project specifics, including your experience managing projects, methodologies used, and how you handle challenges within a team setting.
HR: The HR segment will involve discussions about salary expectations, benefits, company culture, and management practices, ensuring alignment between your goals and the organization’s values.