I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon in Jul 2019
Interview
I received an email directly from the HR after applying through Glassdoor website. The assessment consisted of three components:
a coding challenge with two scenarios (up to 90 min)
a "describe your approach" section to discuss your coding solutions (up to 15 min)
a work style survey (up to 15 min)
a feedback survey (5 min)
The assessment is done virtually and does not require to be completed in person. You’ll have up to 7 days to complete the online assessment once it is sent to you and can start the online assessment when you decide to take it within those 7 days.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I cant disclose the exact questions but the coding questions focused on Data Structures, Algorithms, and Object Oriented Design.
Initial screening call with recruiter followed by a 1 hr hacker rank question on DSA. The final round was a panel consisting of 4 interviews ranging from technical design, more DSA and behaviour questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time when you disagreed with your team and how you resolved it
Online Application & Assessment: Candidates apply via amazon.jobs and may be asked to complete online assessments (work simulations or technical tests).
Recruiter Phone Screen: A 30-60 minute interview to discuss your background, interest in the role, and initial behavioral questions.
Technical Phone Screen (For Tech Roles): A 60-minute interview focused on data structures, algorithms, and coding in a shared editor.
Interview Loop (Virtual/Onsite): The final stage, usually 3-5, 45-60 minute interviews held on the same day or over a few days.
Behavioral Questions: These focus on past behavior (STAR method: Situation, Task, Action, Result) mapped to Leadership Principles.
Technical/Functional Questions: Problem-solving, system design, or domain-specific questions.
Bar Raiser Interview: One interviewer is a "Bar Raiser," a neutral employee from another team tasked with ensuring hiring standards remain high.
Hiring Committee/Debrief: Interviewers meet to discuss candidate feedback and make a hiring decision.
Recruiter screen. Then 2 coding interviews then onsite rounds (another coding question, then a system design question, then HM behavioral interview). System design was simpler than other companies. Coding was leetcode ish
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