I applied online. I interviewed at IBM in May 2016
Interview
Applied to a couple positions on their career site and received an email to take some kind of aptitude test. I'm not really sure if/how that was factored in my application by the team that hired me. After a couple of weeks or so, I received an email from the manager that hired me and did about three interviews (two behavioral and one technical) with him and his team. This entire process took about a month and a half.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about your yourself.
Tell me about your experience with this skill, X.
Talk about X on your resume.
Asked various situational questions to assess your problem solving skills.
Applied through the company portal, completed an online coding assessment, followed by a technical interview covering data structures, algorithms, OOP concepts, and project experience. Concluded with an HR discussion about the role, career goals, availability, and compensation expectations.
## IBM Interview Process
The process began with initial resume shortlisting, followed by competitive **DSA and coding rounds** to test core technical concepts. After clearing those, I cleared two comprehensive interviews with the **Hiring Manager/Tech Expert** and **HR**.
Describe the interview process: The process consisted of three rounds: an initial online assessment focusing on data structures and algorithms, followed by two technical video interviews. The technical rounds were intensive, covering system design, live coding, and deep-dive questions into previous project experience and database optimization.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Design a scalable URL shortener system and explain how you would handle high read/write throughput.