I applied through an employee referral. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at IBM (San Jose, CA) in Dec 2014
Interview
1. Applied through a friend.
2. Contacted for a phone interview. Easy. Was asked questions about what I listed on my resume. The first question was "Tell me a little about yourself". I find this the hardest interview question. They have specific skills in mind they want to ask about. For me it was SQL and application server skills.
3. On-site (3 1 on 1 interviews). Easy. Behavioral questions & questions about my SQL and Linux knowledge.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
If there was a release tomorrow and you found a minor bug, would you report it even if it would delay release?
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.
