I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at IBM (Cochín) in Feb 2024
Interview
There was two rounds for this role 1st round is coding conducted via hackerrank 2 dsa based questions. then face to face interview at kochin at kerala which was attended by nearly 200 people from various states.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Asked about cloud
Then the coding questions i solved in 1st round
College project explanation
some questions asked from my github profile
asked to write a program to find the duplicates in array.
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.
