I applied through other source. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at IBM (Toronto, ON) in Apr 2025
Interview
Four rounds of interviews of various degrees of difficulty
Online Assessment: Moderate Leetcode questions
Two Interviews: One with project manager and developer and then with CIC Leader (More behaviour questions)
Final Interview: The hiring manager (Live coding in your language of expertise)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us a time you a had a difficulty with a colleague
What is your skills and background
Why IBM
Coding question:
sorted an array
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.
