I interviewed at IBM for a software engineering role. The process began with an online assessment, covering cognitive ability, coding, and situational judgment. This was followed by a technical interview, where I solved coding problems and discussed my experience for college project. A behavioral interview focused on teamwork and problem-solving, using the STAR method. The managerial round assessed leadership and career goals. Finally, the HR interview ensured a cultural fit and clarified work authorization. I received an offer shortly after, reflecting a thorough but fair evaluation process.
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Pregunta 1
Given a list of integers, write a function to find all unique triplets in the list that sum up to zero.
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.
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Pregunta 1
Design a scalable URL shortener system and explain how you would handle high read/write throughput.
