I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at IBM (Cochín) in Nov 2024
Interview
There were 2 technical rounds each of 45 min and 1 managerial round. It took around 3 weeks for the completion of process. All updates were timely updated in the job portal. The entire interview process is transparent.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
In technical rounds, 2 practical questions were asked, 1 a simple problem like reverse a string and another was a problem with linkedlist/binary tree. A few theory questions on microservices and CI/CD were also asked. Managerial round went like a casual 1 on 1.
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.
