Me postulé en línea. El proceso tomó 4 semanas. Acudí a una entrevista en IBM en ene 2025
Entrevista
Apply online -> panel interview -> reject
I have some feedback regarding two of the interviewers present during this interview named X and Y.
X
- X did not value me as a candidate. She did not give me a chance to introduce myself and she transformed this interview into an interrogation.
- Every time X did not understand my accent, she would ask one of her team members about what I was saying, rather than just asking me to clarify. I don't know about you but that is a very condescending behavior with definite hints of racism.
Y
- Y wanted to give off the vibe that I'm beneath him by answering my questions with a different question. This just made a straight-forward question into a convoluted mess of egotism entirely orchestrated by Y.
I have had a number of interviews over the years and this was among the worst I had ever seen. It would be understandable if IBM was a new company and did not have proper interview processes set in place. Since that is clearly not the case, this is absolutely unacceptable from IBM!
I'm not really surprised that some people don't even bother applying to this place. I definitely wouldn't if I wasn't desperate for a job.
Otras evaluaciones sobre las entrevistas para el cargo de Software Engineer en IBM
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.