I applied through college or university. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at IBM (Hursley, England) in Jul 2016
Interview
Online test, phone screen, and then on-site group exercises and one-on-one interviews. One-on-one interviews were very friendly. Only a little technical software stuff, no algorithm questions. Group interview was to present a plan to a client, which is pretty irrelevant, but it shows you can get on with people. Hardest bit was the online IPAT, which I would strongly recommend prepping for. Look up numerical series to get an idea.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me a time when you dealt with a difficult task/acted as part of a team
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.