Solution Architect applicants have rated the interview process at Amazon with 3.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 58.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Solution Architect roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Amazon overall takes an average of 33 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Amazon as a Solution Architect according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 25%
Presentation: 25%
One on one interview: 25%
Other: 25%
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Lengthy interviews, several for several hours. Each interview was progressively more lengthy and with more technical teams.
By the 4th interview, they requested another with a different team so I could be considered for a different position they thought was a better fit.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Given a described scenario, propose solutions using AWS technologies that are applicable to the client and describe the pros and cons of each solution.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Amazon
Interview
Same as everyone, recruiter call, tech assessment, virtual on-site, if you do well on assessment they skip tech call, six rounds for virtual on-site, same archaic situational questions posted everywhere
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Amazon (Johannesburg) in Jul 2021
Interview
Interview process was very long and intense. Multiple interview stages were held with various different members of teams that you would potentially be involved in.
During the technical interview a lot was asked for fundamentals of computer science, even for a more senior level role. Things like asking to describe all different constructs and algorithms.
A whole exhaustive list is given to you, but focus on the basics too.
It is understandable with the sheer scale of resources they work with, so make sure that the job is REALLY something you want and can work for and you will succeed.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
A lot was asked for fundamentals of computer science, even for a senior level role. Things like asking to describe all different constructs and algorithms.
A whole exhaustive list is given to you, but focus on the basics too.