I applied through university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at IBM (Toronto, ON) in Feb 2018
Interview
Online Application, then received an email for Coding Challenge. After passing Coding Challenge (approx. 3h) I was invited for an online technical interview (approx. 1h) and HR interview (approx. 1 h)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Object Oriented questions
Talk about a relevant project for me and explained why
Talk about a situation where I had to work in a team
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.