I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at IBM (Galway) in Mar 2014
Interview
I applied in their site, had to wait one month for first contact.
First step was a Telephone interview where some technical questions were made and a review of my experience. Two days later i had the information i would have a face-to-face interview.
In the second interview i meet the Manager and the Senior Engineer for the project, the interview started with a review of my professional experience, then moved to discussion of aspects like Continuous Integration, Technical Questions. Also another aspects of my soft skills were put on test during the interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explained one of my projects architecture, the question was how i would rewrite the project
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.