IBM interview process is inconsistent - some departments are very thorough, others ad-hoc. Departments that are doing a lot of hiring tend to have a well defined process, while those hiring for an occasional backfill may not be that good at assessing your skill, or even following up when they have reached a decision. You could find yourself interviewing with one manager only, or a manager and a developer (separately), or up to 5-6 interviews. Remember, the more interviews, the more thoroughly you are being assessed, which means an offer will be a good match. If you get an offer after just one interview, don't expect it to be the best job.
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In general you shouldn't look to past interviewer experience of questions asked during interviews, because every interviewer is looking for something different. Read the job description, figure out what key skills they are looking for, and brush up on those skills. Be prepared to explain why you want to work for their company and why you want to do the specific work they do. Even though most people just want a fun and well paying job, interviewers want validation that what they do is better than everyone else, so you have to toe the line and say you really want to do what they do.
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.
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Design a scalable URL shortener system and explain how you would handle high read/write throughput.
