IBM Research Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Developed a web-based project management tool for tracking tasks and deadlines.

• Used React for front-end development

• Implemented RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express

• Utilized MongoDB for database storage

Check if a tree is balanced by comparing the heights of its left and right subtrees.

• Calculate the height of the left subtree and the height of the right subtree.

• If the difference between the heights is greater than 1, the tree is not balanced.

• Recursively check if both the left and right subtrees are balanced.

• If both subtrees are balanced and the height difference is less than or equal to 1, the tree is balanced.

IRL stands for 'In Real Life', emphasizing the importance of practical, real-world experience in software engineering.

• IRL experience helps bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application

• It allows for hands-on problem-solving and critical thinking skills development

• Real-world projects often involve collaboration with team members and stakeholders, enhancing communication skills

Pattern matching in large corpus using NLP

• Use natural language processing techniques to identify patterns in a large corpus

• Apply techniques like tokenization, part-of-speech tagging, and named entity recognition

• Utilize regular expressions or rule-based matching to identify specific patterns

• Consider using machine learning algorithms like sequence labeling or clustering

• Examples: finding email addresses, detecting dates,

Developed a web application for online shopping

• Used HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP for front-end and back-end development

• Implemented a user authentication system with secure password storage

• Integrated payment gateway for online transactions

• Designed a responsive and user-friendly interface

• Tested and debugged the application for optimal performance

I have worked on various projects including web development, mobile app development, and data analysis.

• Developed a web application using React and Node.js for a client in the healthcare industry.

• Created a mobile app using Flutter for a startup in the travel industry.

• Analyzed data using Python and SQL to provide insights for a retail company.

• Collaborated with a team to build a chatbot using Dialogflow for a financial se

My general intent in life is to continuously learn and grow while making a positive impact on the world. As for my future plans, I hope to advance my career in software engineering and eventually start my own company.

• Continuous learning and personal growth

• Making a positive impact on the world

• Advancing my career in software engineering

• Starting my own company