I applied through university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at IBM (Dallas, TX) in May 2019
Interview
Terrible experience, hiring manager was arrogant and difficult to work with. She used creepy psychological tactics to make me feel uncomfortable, like silently staring me for almost 30 seconds in between every single question before continuing on. I would not work for this company to save my life.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Typical series of technical questions and coding exercises
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.
