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IBM Software Engineer interview: campus shortlists and interrupted interview

IBMSoftware Engineer · Online Assessment · Jul 2026

My IBM process began with an on-campus assessment that combined multiple-choice questions and coding. Only a limited number of students were shortlisted. The technical interview took a fixed hour block and went well enough that the interviewer gave positive feedback. Afterward, HR announced names for the next stage in waves. When my name was not in the first list, I assumed I had been rejected. I…

Shared by a candidate · reported Jul 2026. Interview formats change; use it as a guide, not a script.