I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at IBM (Bengaluru) in Jul 2016
Interview
Started with Face 2 Face round of interview as it was one day process.
As i went through Collabera Technologies interview was not that difficult and after completion of first round the interview told me that we will let you know about your feedback through your consultancy.
Next day i got to know that my profile is one hold.
worst interview Ever.
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.
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.
## 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**.
