I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at IBM (London, England) in June 2022
Interview
Approached by recruiters, first interview a general chat about the role and my skills. I wasn't interested in the role being more like a consultant (onsite going to clients), but anyway I would have appreciated even an automated rejection email after few days, but got completely ghosted. You wouldn't expect a 'who cares" attitude by IBM, but life is full of suprises!
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.