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IBM Big Data Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 1 Dec 2022

IBM Big Data Engineer Interview Experiences

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jun 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Scenario based questions
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Project explanation , internal vs external table
  • Ans. 

    Internal tables are managed by Hive, while external tables are managed by the user.

    • Internal tables are stored in a Hive-managed warehouse directory, while external tables can be stored anywhere.

    • Internal tables are deleted when the table is dropped, while external tables are not.

    • External tables can be used to access data stored in non-Hive formats, such as CSV or JSON.

    • Internal tables are typically used for temporary or ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is your current salary and your expectations

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for IBM Big Data Engineer interview:
  • Spark,Hive ,Scala
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare basics well , Try to solve some real time questions on SQL,spark

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Mostly on Hive, scala questions for first round which is of 43 theory questions and one coding question was asked for
  • Q2. 2nd and 3rd round would be on F2F online technical round where it was completely conversing about your project and the stuffs you had used while working. It would basically purely on your work experience s...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Do not panic, answer as much as u can never leave anything unattended, never lose hope, never have over confidence, ease yourself while attending and I say you definitely crack it if you have hands on experience

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Big Data Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 19 Nov 2021

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Nov 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Spark architecture, Optimization technique , Hive , sql query
  • Q2. Python programming for list and string
  • Ans. 

    Python has built-in functions for manipulating lists and strings.

    • Lists are mutable and can be modified using various methods like append(), insert(), remove(), etc.

    • Strings are immutable and can be manipulated using slicing, concatenation, and various string methods.

    • List comprehension and string formatting are powerful tools for working with lists and strings.

    • Python also has powerful libraries like NumPy and Pandas for ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Unix and shell scripting

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus on basics and rest will be clear

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Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. In 5 programs without effecting one by one how can you debug a particular program and how can you know tha program is calling in debug
  • Ans. 

    To debug a particular program without affecting others, use breakpoints and step through the code.

    • Set a breakpoint in the program you want to debug

    • Step through the code using a debugger to identify the issue

    • Use logging statements to track the flow of the program

    • Check the call stack to see which functions are being called

    • Use conditional breakpoints to stop the program at specific points

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Feb 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. What are the differences between C and C++?
  • Q2. Explain the scenarios where If and Switch Case statements are used.
  • Ans. 

    If and Switch Case statements are used for conditional branching in programming.

    • If statements are used for simple conditional branching.

    • Switch Case statements are used for multiple conditional branching.

    • If statements are more flexible than Switch Case statements.

    • Switch Case statements are more efficient than If statements for large number of conditions.

    • If statements can be nested, but Switch Case statements cannot.

    • Exam...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Do you think algorithms and pseudocodes still play a role in the world of IT Services?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, algorithms and pseudocodes are still important in IT Services.

    • Algorithms are used in various fields of IT such as machine learning, data analysis, and cryptography.

    • Pseudocodes are used to plan and design algorithms before coding them.

    • Understanding algorithms and pseudocodes is essential for software engineers to write efficient and optimized code.

    • Examples of algorithms include sorting algorithms, search algorithms...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Are you comfortable using Command Line Interfaces (CLIs) or Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) as part of your daily tasks?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am comfortable using both CLIs and IDEs for my daily tasks.

    • I have experience using various CLIs such as Git Bash, Windows Command Prompt, and Terminal on macOS.

    • I am proficient in using IDEs such as Visual Studio Code, Eclipse, and IntelliJ IDEA.

    • I understand the benefits and drawbacks of both CLIs and IDEs and can choose the appropriate tool for the task at hand.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Are you okay to learn front end and back end technologies to ensure you are a complete developer in the longer run? Would you be able to learn the concepts if a timeline is given?? If yes, explain your lea...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The hiring team expects a structured response in your answers. Be it a fresher or an experienced professional, the answers must be represented with examples to ensure you display your expertise with an application in your mind.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Nov 2020. There were 6 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. What are oops concept
  • Ans. 

    OOPs concepts are the fundamental principles of object-oriented programming.

    • Encapsulation - binding data and functions that manipulate the data

    • Inheritance - creating new classes from existing ones

    • Polymorphism - ability of objects to take on many forms

    • Abstraction - hiding implementation details and showing only functionality

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is storage classes in c
  • Ans. 

    Storage classes in C define the scope and lifetime of variables.

    • There are four storage classes in C: auto, register, static, and extern.

    • Auto variables are local to a block and have automatic storage duration.

    • Register variables are stored in CPU registers for faster access.

    • Static variables have a lifetime throughout the program and are initialized only once.

    • Extern variables are declared outside any function and can be a...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Describe about your final year project and internship

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confidence,and positive and answer your question confidently.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Explain the data structures like linked list, dfs and bfs.
  • Ans. 

    Linked list is a linear data structure. DFS and BFS are graph traversal algorithms.

    • Linked list is a collection of nodes where each node points to the next node.

    • DFS (Depth First Search) is a traversal algorithm that explores as far as possible along each branch before backtracking.

    • BFS (Breadth First Search) is a traversal algorithm that explores all the vertices of a graph in breadth-first order.

    • Example of linked list: ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Optimize the given program from O(n2) to O(log n)
  • Ans. 

    Optimize O(n2) program to O(log n)

    • Use binary search instead of linear search

    • Divide and conquer approach can be used

    • Implement efficient data structures like heap, AVL tree, etc.

    • Reduce unnecessary iterations and comparisons

    • Use memoization to avoid redundant calculations

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in May 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Data srructures

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident revise data structures ,

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Related to technology. There are two rounds
  • Q2. Logical analysis of the problem

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in May 2021. There were 6 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Asked about current projects and concepts on oops, dsa

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview was good. Mostly they check the candidates approach towards problem solving in different scenarios.

IBM Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in IBM Big Data Engineer interview?
IBM interview process usually has 4 rounds. The most common rounds in the IBM interview process are Resume Shortlist, Technical and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for IBM Big Data 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 Big Data, SQL, Spark, Python and Hadoop.
What are the top questions asked in IBM Big Data Engineer interview?

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