IBM

I had two 30-minute interviews with a software architect and my to-be manager. We spoke mostly about the product and the team, and discussed some problem-solving questions related to the product.

I submitted my application on Sunday. Two days later, I had an aptitude test (very abstract number sequences and algebra). The aptitude test wasn't that bad; in fact, it was kind of fun. The part that was absolutely terrifying was the HR interview.

After applying with an in-company recommendation, I was contacted about an interview in about a week. There were two different interviews, both purely behavioral and asking about my experience. * The first was with an engineering manager. * The