Envié una solicitud electrónica. El proceso duró 5 semanas. Acudí a una entrevista en IBM (Sofía, ) en jun 2025
Entrevista
I had an interview for a junior-level software developer role on a team working with webMethods. The conversation was with the team manager and felt more like a relaxed technical discussion than a formal interview. We talked about the team’s work, my background, and some technical concepts (OOP, SOLID and some general Java topics). Overall, it was a very pleasant experience. The interviewer was friendly and easy to talk to, and I really enjoyed the discussion.
The compensation and benefits package they offered was quite competitive, but I ended up declining it due to a change in my plans . Definitely one of the more positive interview experiences I’ve had.
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.
Preguntas de entrevista [1]
Pregunta 1
Design a scalable URL shortener system and explain how you would handle high read/write throughput.