I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Amazon (San José, San José) in Apr 2018
Interview
It's very step by step, so you must be very patient. First there's a mail confirmation for a phone interview. If you pass this you move to the Design Assessment , which it's an average difficulty design task. Once you pass this there's a confirmation via phone and mail for the loop interview. This is a 4 hours interview with 4 different people, they're very nice and offer you drinks and snacks over the process. The interviews are very pragmatic and focus on situational questions regarding the Leadership principles of Amazon, you must answer in the STAR format (Situation-Task-Action-Results), 5 days later I received a phone call with the Offer Step.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a situation where you had a difficult situation at work. What did you do, how did you solved it?
The interview was a great experience and offered valuable learning opportunities. The interviewers were extremely kind, supportive, and helpful throughout the process. However, I realized the importance of staying highly focused and precise, especially when delivering STAR-based answers. Accuracy and clarity in structuring responses play a crucial role, and candidates should remain attentive to ensure their answers align with the question.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Amazon
Interview
Long interviews, mainly behavioral questions. Overemphasis on STAR-format answers. Cold and overly formal structure that feels artificial and soulless. No feedback if you’re rejected despite all the time and effort you gave them.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you disagreed with management. Did you resolve the situation to benefit both parties?
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA) in Oct 2024
Interview
Worked with a recruiter who was great! Had an interview scheduled but it was cancelled by the company at the last minute. The application/personality test process was extensive and very detailed, took over two and a half hours to thoughtfully complete.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked if I had motion design experience (it was not listed in the job description).
