I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at IBM in Jul 2019
Interview
Started with a video behavioral interview - just asked about me, my background, etc.
A few days later came video technical interview - string manipulation, data structures, basic programming in whatever language you choose (easy, but I would have failed without practicing on hacker rank first).
About a week later was the on-site interview. Spent a few hours meeting with small groups of software engineers from the team. Again, totally non-technical, just asking about my background and skills, and answering my questions. I got offered the job on my drive home.
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**.