I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at IBM (Dublin, Dublin) in Oct 2025
Interview
I recently had an interview with IBM for a Software Development Intern role in Dublin. It was a non technical interview, a few behavioural questions, and then it's was about the projects I have done, and I had displayed a keen interest in Java, so he asked a few theory questions about that. Found them pretty easy, he did keep going but yeah, overall it was just about what I have studied and worked on until now.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give an example where you took initiative, example did more work that you were required to.
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.
