I applied through university. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at IBM (Durham, NC) in Mar 2012
Interview
The interview process at IBM, was a very straightforward interview process. A couple of rounds were with simple "standard" interview questions. I was asked a few behavioral questions, and then eventually, some technical questions as well with members of the technical team. The technical questions were just standard java questions, so again this was fairly straightforward.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain a challenging situation and how you dealt with it.
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.
