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Got the offer

Software Developer Intern at IBM

Difficulty
Process took
6+ Weeks
Rounds
2
Format
Hybrid
Applied via
Other

How it went

  • Speak confidently
  • Develop soft skills

What they would tell you

  • Speak confidently
  • Develop soft skills

How to prepare

  • If Fresher, have a really good project( dev + AI ), Certifications on trendy topics & Internship Exp if possible.
  • Study Core CS Subjects.
  • Study DSA.
  • Learn about SDLC, system design etc etc

Their background

I am a software developer at IBM with hands-on experience in Java, CI/CD automation, and cloud technologies. After starting as an intern, I transitioned to a full-time role where I contributed to the WatsonX.data & Controller product, managed build server setup, and worked on Jenkins automation. I actively practice coding through daily challenges on GeeksforGeeks and LeetCode, and I enjoy sharing my professional journey and technical insights on LinkedIn. As I move forward, I am focused on deepening my skills in cloud computing and AI/ML, while also building my professional network and developing my technical writing abilities.

Round by round

  1. 1

    Coding Round (DSA)60 min

    My first round was a coding assessment lasting 1 hour, consisting of 2 questions focused on easy to medium level array, string, and hashmap topics.

  2. 2

    Technical + HR Interview40 min

    The second round was a combined technical and HR interview, lasting around 40 minutes. The interviewer began with an introduction and asked me to talk about myself, followed by a detailed discussion of my resume, previous internship experience, and project work ie PHP Web dev & Certifications ie IBM Data Science Professional Certificate from Coursera. The conversation covered core computer science subjects such as operating systems, DBMS, and OOP concepts, and concluded with the interviewer inviting my questions before ending the session. The project thing too more portion of time.

What came up

MediumHybrid1 2 years

A candidate-reported account, lightly edited. Interview processes change by team and date.

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