I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at IBM (Boston, MA) in Mar 2017
Interview
I first had a technical round that lasted for roughly 40 minutes. This was followed by an HR round which lasted for around 30 mins. Both of these rounds were held in person.In a week's time, I was sent a link to take up the iPAT. On clearing that I was made an offer. The whole process was seamless. The recruiter and Manager were very prompt in replying to all my e-mails throughout the process. All in all, it was a very smooth and pleasant experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Resume based, Projects based and Role based questions.
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.
