I applied through college or university. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at IBM (Tucson, AZ) in Dec 2014
Interview
Applied though college recruiter website.
Then got an email a month later to set up an interview. Was technical and behavioral. Nothing too difficult.
Asked about a lot of projects and work experience. Also informed me on what they do there.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give an example of a time when you had a conflict with someone
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.