I applied through university. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at IBM in Aug 2024
Interview
This was a part of campus placements. 1st round was technical and 2nd round was HR. Interviewers were professional and asked nice questions.
I cleared all rounds and my biometric information was taken. I was informed verbally that I was selected. One week later, my name was not in the final list. This was an extremely disheartening moment for me and a very poor show by the company's HR. I am disappointed by the unprofessionalism showed by IBM. We are college students. To tell us we're selected, bring our hopes up and then not select us was extremely unprofessional and just straight up cruel. My advice to you, please don't get excited until you have the offer in hand. HRs can be pretty unprofessional.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Question on linked list. 2 SQL queries, 10 questions on Java and OOPs.
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.
