I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at IBM (Toronto, ON) in May 2020
Interview
HR phone interview for basic information regarding your experiences. Online cognitive test that is a series of games that test your basic math and problem solving abilities. Technical interview with manager where they ask coding questions (data structures and algorithms). Finish line event to test collaboration abilities.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you ran into a problem in one of your past experiences, and what you did to overcome it and what you learned from that
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.