I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at IBM in Dec 2014
Interview
Was referred by an employee and had two phone interviews. The first was with the manager. He asked basic behavioral questions, why I wanted to work at IBM, what projects I worked on, etc. The second interview was with an engineer. His main goal was to see if I could talk fluently about computer science. He asked really simple questions such as the difference between a list and a set, and we talked about python scripting. After the phone interviews I took an IQ test involving sequences and algebra.
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**.
