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IBM Data Scientist Interview Experience

IBM

ResultOffer · declined it ✓
Timespan6 weeks
DifficultyEasy
Rounds3

Interview process

The interview process was less rigorous than other more technical oriented roles, and more focused on client facing behavioural questions, project walk-throughs and motivations

Consulting branch of IBM.

Interview rounds · 3

  1. 1

    Recruiter screen

    Behavioral
    1. Q1. Why IBM?
    2. Q2. Why this role?
  2. 2

    Phone screen

    Data Modeling
    1. Q1. Walk me through the technical architecture of your product.
  3. 3

    Final / onsite round

    Behavioral
    1. Q1. Tell me about the most challenging situation you faced in your career and how you handled it.

Tips from the candidate

STAR method for behavioural questions

Know cold your projects deep down

Engagement and solution design over coding depth

Company culture

Everyone I met was very smart, personable and high profile. Looked like a good culture.

Details

CompanyIBM
RoleData Scientist
LocationUnited Kingdom
InterviewedNov 2025
Questions asked4