I applied through university. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at IBM (Coimbatore) in Aug 2022
Interview
The interview process was simple. Three rounds in total were conducted. First round is programming round with 6 programming questions. Second round is technical round where the primary focus was in the projects section of my resume (being a fresher). Then questions were based on OS and DBMS. Third round is general HR round.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Basics of Machine learning and Artificial Intelligence.
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.
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.
## 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**.