I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at IBM (Philadelphia, PA) in Jul 2012
Interview
Straight forward, very friendly, multiple people in one day but a streamlined process. Lasted about 3 hours to meet with 4 people, very conversational. They just want to get a feel for how you are with the team, whether you're willing to learn and take initiative with the company and duties.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you feel about being on the phone for hour-long meetings?
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.
