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IBM Associate Systems Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 16 Jan 2025

Top IBM Associate Systems Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. Given string/sentence need to be reversed and the vowels need to be replaced with numbers from 1-9.In the reversed string replaced numbers should appear in descending ord ...read more
  • Q2. What is inheritance and what are their types? Explain them.
  • Q3. What are polymorphism, abstraction, and encapsulation?
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IBM Associate Systems Engineer Interview Experiences

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - CodeKnack [ ELIMINATION ROUND ] 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 30 mins
It was conducted on Hackerrank. There was one coding question to be solved in 30 minutes.

  • Q1. Given string/sentence need to be reversed and the vowels need to be replaced with numbers from 1-9.In the reversed string replaced numbers should appear in descending order from left to right .If there are...
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a string and replace vowels with numbers in descending order. Restart numbering if more than 9 vowels.

    • Reverse the given string using built-in functions or loops

    • Create a dictionary to map vowels to numbers from 1-9

    • Iterate through the reversed string and replace vowels with numbers from the dictionary

    • If there are more than 9 vowels, restart numbering from 1

    • Sort the replaced numbers in descending order from left t

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Professional and academic backgroundAt the time of the interview, I had 0 Years (fresher) of experience. My academic qualification is B.Tech from University of Engineering and Management.IBM interview preparation:Tips for other job seekers - You have to be well versed in any specific language before you sit for any company placements.Side by side practise Aptitude , English and Codes. Improve your fluency so that you don't fumble during interviews.Specifically if you are opting for IBM you must have good communication skills.
Be Confident and prepare well. Best wishes.Final outcome of the interviewSelected
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

Simple coding question based on maths.

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Resume based questions, academic information and OOPS concepts.
  • Ans. I answered all the questions but not in detail, so I was advised to provide answers in details.
  • Answered Anonymously

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepared with what you are writing in your resume.

Associate Systems Engineer Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

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Q2. What is inheritance and what are their types? Explain them.
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Q3. What are polymorphism, abstraction, and encapsulation?
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Q4. From Java 1. What is class and object? 2. Describe OOPS concept 3 ... read more
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Q5. What are the types of clouds?
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude test was as usual.

Round 3 - Coding Test 

Two HackerEarth or HackerRank coding questions

Round 4 - English and gamming assessment 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. English assessment
Round 5 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions was based on Core Java

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jan 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

There is one coding question and the time limit is 30mins.

Round 2 - English Assessment 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Like spelling correction and sentence formation, antonyms synonyms. 20 mins time limit
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Did you face any difficulties during project? How do you overcome from that difficulty?
  • Ans. 

    Yes

    • Yes, I faced difficulties during a project.

    • One of the difficulties I faced was a tight deadline for project completion.

    • To overcome this difficulty, I prioritized tasks, communicated effectively with team members, and worked extra hours when necessary.

    • Another difficulty was a technical issue that required troubleshooting and collaboration with other team members.

    • I overcame this difficulty by researching possible solu...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. If your professor give any unknown project to you. How will you done that project?
  • Ans. 

    To complete an unknown project assigned by a professor, I would follow a systematic approach.

    • Analyze the project requirements and objectives

    • Break down the project into smaller tasks

    • Research and gather necessary information and resources

    • Create a project plan with timelines and milestones

    • Allocate resources and assign responsibilities

    • Implement the project tasks

    • Regularly communicate progress and seek feedback

    • Test and troub...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for IBM Associate Systems Engineer interview:
  • Human resource questions
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Confidently give the answer to the interviewer. Don't fear. All the best.

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I applied via IBM site and was interviewed in Dec 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. BE Project based.
  • Q2. Why are you looking for IBM?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be True and Calm. It's all about confidence.

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Associate Systems Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Riddhi Bhattacharyya

posted on 9 Dec 2021

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jun 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF
  • Q2. TELL ME ABOUT YOUR PROJECT
  • Q3. ASKED QUESTION FROM MY CESC AND L&T INTERNSHIPS
  • Q4. ANY QUESTION FOR ME?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - PREPARE YOUR CV WELL, GO THROUGH YOUR PROJECTS AND INTERNSHIPS.

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Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Situation based questions(HR)

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident & study interview questions from the internet...then u can answer every questions

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Interview round is only HR Level questions. Your project, about IBM, your strengths, weakness etc.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be cool, be updated about the works going on in IBM

Associate Systems Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Reema Joseph Kollannoor

posted on 17 Nov 2021

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in May 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Questions were about my previous work experience like React, JavaScript questions.
  • Q2. There were questions from managerial viewpoints like night shift, workplace values, etc.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please be prepared with you previous work domain concepts and if fresher, be prepared with final year project thoroughly.
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Oops concept in java
  • Ans. 

    Oops concept in Java

    • Object-oriented programming paradigm

    • Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism, Abstraction

    • Classes and Objects

    • Access Modifiers

    • Interfaces and Abstract Classes

    • Example: Car class with properties and methods

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and good with ooos concept

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IBM Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in IBM Associate Systems Engineer interview?
IBM interview process usually has 3-4 rounds. The most common rounds in the IBM interview process are Coding Test, Technical and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for IBM Associate Systems Engineer interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at IBM. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at IBM expect are Solution Architecture, Python, Software Packages, Technical Architecture and IT Architecture.
What are the top questions asked in IBM Associate Systems Engineer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the IBM Associate Systems Engineer interview -

  1. What is inheritance and what are their types? Explain th...read more
  2. What are polymorphism, abstraction, and encapsulati...read more
  3. From Java 1. What is class and object? 2. Describe OOPS concept 3. Details from...read more
How long is the IBM Associate Systems Engineer interview process?

The duration of IBM Associate Systems Engineer interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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IBM Associate Systems Engineer Interview Process

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5 Interview rounds

  • Coding Test Round - 1
  • Coding Test Round - 2
  • Aptitude Test Round
  • HR Round
  • Technical Round
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