I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at IBM (Taipeh)
Interview
There are two interviews totally.
First interview was technical interview. The duration was around 1~2 hours. All interviewers were my future team members. They asked every aspects question related to their product. It's pretty tough but worth.
Second interview was normal interview with a few behavior questions. You can negotiation salary in second interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Linux basic skills.
Networking experience in layer 2 and 3, or even over layer 5.
Crypto questions. (SSH, DH)
Basic algorithm questions. (Sort, Hash, Tree)
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.
