I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at IBM (Guadalajara, Jalisco) in June 2019
Interview
A recruiter contacted me via LinkedIn, after that 2 interviews followed. Then an offer arrived.
Horrible experience , I was interviewed for full stack developer role.
It turned out to be an SDET position , I had to reject the offer before signing the contract on the date of my onboarding.
Quite dishonest , and reflects no commitment to employees.
Never had Manager interview, and tried tu rush my resignation for my current job to 1 week.
I do not recommend IBM Guadalajara.
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.