I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at IBM (Toronto, ON) in May 2012
Interview
Applied online with internal referral and got e-mail notifying first round 1:1 phone interview.
With positive feedback, it moved to the second round 2:1 technical interview with basic programming question plus algorithm quiz and ended up with a 2:1 onsite technical interview which seems a little bit tough comparing to previous phone interview. It started with white board coding to questions mixing with technical & behavior questions..
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How did you deal with conflict with co-workers in discussion?
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.
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.
## 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**.
