I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at IBM (Dublin, Dublin) in Jul 2011
Interview
I applied on the website. After that I received an email from the manager talking about the interest of the company in me and we make an appointment for a phone interview. Finally, I was interviewed by three different people, asking about my CV, my technical knowledge, interests, etc. In the last interview they made a hiring proposal. The people looked so professional and kind. I think that my CV was interesting for them because it was a really fast process. After the interviewed took 1 week to start talking to HR department in order to get a contract.
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.
