IBM Business Services Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 10 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at IBM Business Services.
IBM Business Services
Big Data Software Engineer
Mid Average Neutral experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
It was a straightforward process. First, there was an HR call, then a technical interview where I was asked to solve a problem that wasn't too difficult. They also inquired about my previous projects and how specific technologies like Spark function, such as how Spark joins data across different executors.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you define what a Spark job is?
- Can you explain what an executor is within Spark?
IBM Business Services
Software Engineer
Intern Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Coding Technical
So first it was an online coding round, two questions, I got them both right and moved on. Next up was an online technical round where they asked me some basic stuff about DBMS, DOM, OOPs, Networking, and that sort of thing.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you tell me about OOP?
- What is the difference between runtime and compile time polymorphism?
- What is DOM?
IBM Business Services
Software Engineer
Entry Difficult Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Coding
There was a technical round which was easy and they asked simple questions about my previous org and project. Then there were 2 programming rounds where they gave a set of 40 questions, 20 of which were optional, and 4 programming problems to solve.
Confirmed questions1 question
- A set of online questions were provided, some optional and some programming-related.
IBM Business Services Software Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from IBM Business Services interview reports.
“What is the difference between runtime and compile time polymorphism?”
Read reports →“What is DOM?”
Read reports →“Can you solve some logical puzzles about 9 balls?”
Read reports →“Can you explain what an executor is within Spark?”
Read reports →“Could you define what a Spark job is?”
Read report →“Can you develop a java application that includes a data layer, business layer, and front end to simulate a game show?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about OOP?”
Read report →“How would you troubleshoot a customer issue?”
Read report →“Do you have any knowledge of Networking?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 10 IBM Business Services interview reports.