About IBM Consulting
IBM Consulting is IBM's consulting and global professional services business, with market-leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. It offers strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world, helping clients bring an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life.
Role Details
- Company: IBM (IBM Consulting)
- Role: Associate System Engineer
- Batch: 2027 graduating batch only
- Compensation: INR 4.50 LPA + one-time settling allowance of INR 25,000
- Employment: Entry-level, on-campus hiring
Roles & Responsibilities
As a Software Developer you will take part in the full software development lifecycle — design, code implementation, testing, and support — building software that enables clients' hybrid-cloud and AI journeys with high-performing, highly available, responsive, and maintainable applications.
- Analytical problem-solving: analyse, validate, and propose improvements to existing failures with support from the architect and technical leader
- End-to-end engagement: involvement from design and development to testing, release, and troubleshooting, with great customer service
- Stakeholder engagement: drive key discussions with stakeholders and look for opportunities to code creative solutions
Eligibility Criteria
- 2027 graduating batch only
- Degrees: B.E. / B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech / MCA
- Branches: Computer Science and allied branches (CSE, AIML, DS, Cloud Computing, Big Data Analytics, CSBS, IoT, Robotics, AI, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, etc.) and Information Technology
- Minimum academic score: CGPA 6.0 / 60% and above
- No active backlogs
- Candidates must be in their final year and must obtain their degree before the start of employment with IBM
- Fluent communication skills (written and spoken)
Skills Required
- Programming, preferably in Java, C++, Python, or Node.js
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) concepts
- Engineering background and problem-solving ability
- Good interpersonal skills
- Flexibility to work from anywhere in India
Selection Process
All stages are elimination rounds:
- Coding Assessment 1 (Virtual)
- Coding Assessment 2 (In-Person)
- Knockri Assessment — behavioural & competency assessment (In-Person)
- SHL Spoken English Assessment (In-Person)
- Interviews (In-Person)
The Pre-Placement Talk schedule will be shared shortly by IBM / your placement cell.
Work Locations
Mysore, Ahmedabad, Coimbatore, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Gurgaon, Chennai, Noida, Visakhapatnam, Navi Mumbai, Bangalore, Kochi, Bhubaneswar, and New Delhi.
Prepare for the IBM Hiring Process
Practice for every round with our IBM ASE 2027 Test Series — coding practice sets and past-year questions, Knockri and SHL practice, interview prep, and live updates.
Important Notes for Students
- Confirm dates and process changes with IBM or your placement cell, as schedules can change.