I applied through university. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at IBM (Austin, TX) in Feb 2014
Interview
I was contacted by a college alumni who was employed at the company. The initial process was a phone screen and technical questions to see which role I would fit based on my experience. After the initial phone screen, the recruiter set up a call with the team manager and discussed the project I would potentially be working on and how my skill set would align.
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.
