I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at IBM (Markham, ON) in Jul 2008
Interview
I had an interview with about 5 developers on site. They seemed to be impressed with my resume and I did not get any puzzle or problem solving type questions. We only discussed my experience.
The interview last about 6 hours. I got a callback the next week with the verbal offer. I had to accept on the spot so that put a little pressure on me. After the verbal offer I got the written offer and had to go through a bunch of paper work. It took about 2 weeks.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to work in compilers if your thesis was not about compilers?
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.
