I applied through university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at IBM (Toronto, ON) in Nov 2016
Interview
Standard 30 min interview. Applied for a testing qa internship. Asked about my side projects. 2 interviewers. Spent 10 min asking general questions and the remainder on technical questions. They asked about some of the challenges I've faced, what I would have done differently and so forth. I was also asked about the stack I chose, why I chose it, and other design decisions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me how I would test a piece of code they wrote.
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.