I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at IBM (Durham, NC) in Feb 2019
Interview
I was reached out to on LinkedIn to come to an information day on their local campus, then a week later was contacted about items on my resume that were relevant to a summer intern project they wanted completed. In our emails I was told about the problem and a general solution they envisioned (an IoT project), so in preparation I spent a day going through my past projects and drafting up my own detailed solution to their problem.
Spent 5-10 minutes doing a few introduction and general behavioral questions, then most of the interview was centered around my solution and why I chose to do things the way I did. I was constantly bringing up relevant experiences in past projects to explain/defend my choices. Last 5-10 minutes of the hour were spent on questions I had, then I received a verbal offer at the end (Yes, the interview process was only one hour long).
Got the official written offer probably about 1-2 months later (common experience for other interns too).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
This interview was a while ago and I don't remember any specific questions, but nothing was too difficult/unexpected. Just be prepared to talk about any and all relevant experience and how it relates to the position.
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.