I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at IBM
Interview
After completing the application I waited for IBM to finish screening my application. I received a response back from IBM about a week later in the form of an online assessment to be completed through the HackerRank site.
I applied through college or university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at IBM (Bhīmavaram) in Sep 2025
Interview
It was a 5 round process.
1. Online coding round with 2 questions
2. Online communication round
3. In person coding round with 1 question
4. In person communication round
5. Tr+Hr
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
IBM Interview Experience
Self Introduction
Schooling
Family
Extra curricular activities
Types of data structures
DDL
DML
difference between drop and delete
Asked me about my favourite language
Asked me to write the Fibonacci series code in my favourite language
Threading
Paging
Any questions for me
The initial step was a technical interview equivalent to a Leetcode Easy. And not proctored with a camera. However, it was very competitive to get an actual interview, even if you passed the assessment.