I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at IBM (Springfield, MA) in Oct 2016
Interview
1. Online Assessment via Hirevue 7 questions ~3 hours 2. "Guru" technical interview also via Hirevue with IBM engineer for 1hr. Waiting to hear from HR about the next round. Heard there is another round "Guide Interview" Then there is another on-site round as well in mid-november. Pretty longwinded process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
three coding questions in OA: string manipulation, fizzbuzz, tree traversal(-difficult). In Guru Interview: resume walkthrough, find missing number problem.
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.
