I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at IBM (Israel, TX) in Oct 2015
Interview
Got referred by a friend. After 3 weeks I got a phone call to set an interview.
I have to say that the interviewer wasn't that nice. He decided to cut the interview after he saw that I'm having a hard time solving the questions.
Interview questions [5]
Question 1
Create a random string (without using library functions) with a given length.
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.
