IBM Interview Experience|SWE@IBM ISDL|Internship+Placement

Round 1: Online Test (HackerRank)

• Format: 25 MCQs on Computer Science fundamentals and 3 DSA coding questions.
• Platform: HackerRank

Round 2: Online Test (HackerRank)

• Format: Similar to Round 1 with 25 MCQs on CS fundamentals and 3 DSA coding problems.
• Platform: HackerRank

Round 3: Technical Interview

• Focus 3 DSA coding questions and resume-based questions.
• DSA Problems:
  1. Print all duplicates in an array.
  2. Linked List Cycle
  3. Check if Pair with Given Sum Exists in Array (GeeksforGeeks)
• Other Questions: Discussed projects and experience listed on the resume.

Round 4: PDM (Project/People Development Manager) Round

• Focus: Questions based on my resume and general topics.
  • Why did you choose C++ over Java?
  • Explain each of your projects in detail.
  • How did you manage your internship along with other daily tasks?
  • What is your favorite subject and why?
  • What are your future aspirations?