I applied through college or university. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at IBM (Bengaluru) in Sep 2024
Interview
First we had the Online coding evaluation.
We had 2 questions in total:
1. String manipulation
2. Topological Sorting
Next we had our technical interview . It was a one on one panel. The panel i had recieved was more focused in ReactJs (Front End) OOPS concepts, Software Enginering Questions. Other candidates had anels who wer emore inclined towards DSA and Projects mentioned in the Resume.
After i had cleared the technical Interview i was called in for the HR interview. Here i was asked to introduce myself. Next i was asked to explain around 3 projects from my resume. After that i was asked about my strengths and weakness. And many follow up questions based on the answers i gave.
This was the final round and we got the selected candidates list after 2 days.
I had been selected for Intern + FullTime
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**.
