I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at IBM (New York, NY) in Jan 2021
Interview
Smooth and efficient process. They make you comfortable during the interview. Interview difficultly in intermediate. they look at you if you are a good cultural and team fit. They look at the overall technical fit, and the interview questions are mostly related to the position you are interviewing for, and your past experience. They would decide based on it if it's a good match. They interview quite a bunch of people for interview, so there would be slight bit of competition even if you do great on the interviews
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Mostly centered around the resume and the job description. They would test on the database skills. Also, they give importance to data structure and object oriented programming
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.
