Software Engineer interview at IBM: automated rejection and silence

IBM·Software Engineer·Reported Jul 2026
RejectedMedium

I completed a HackerRank online assessment under a tight timeline, but much of the rest of the process lacked human contact. I later received an automated-looking rejection notice without having heard from an actual person.

In another similar timeline, I completed a HireVue-style interview with standard prompts and then waited more than a month and a half without an update. That long silence felt unprofessional. The technical material was manageable, but not being able to tell where I stood made the opaque communication worse and left the overall experience exhausting. I did not receive an offer.

Location: Switzerland. Overall feedback: neutral. Offer status: no offer.

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Company
IBM
Role
Software Engineer
Outcome
Rejected
Difficulty
Medium
Date
Reported Jul 2026

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