I applied through university. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at IBM (San Francisco, CA) in Sep 2016
Interview
Coding challenge, coding interview, mentor discussion, 'finish line' recruiting event, offer. Recruiting event was to gauge the culture of where IBM wants to go (not necessarily where they are). They want to know what you want to do so don't be afraid to voice where you want to live/work on as it can have an impact.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tree questions, sorting question, regex question through timed ~90 minute test
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.
