I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at IBM (Bengaluru) in Jan 2026
Interview
There were two technical interviews. The first was on the language basics, and the second round was conducted by the technical manager. This was followed by a local manager round. I cleared all rounds, and even the salary was finalized. But after that, there was no response from the recruiter.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Software engineering best practices, including how you would respond to a scenario.
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.
