Software Developer applicants have rated the interview process at Amazon with 3.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 67% positive. To compare, the company-average is 61.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
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I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon in Oct 2024
Interview
Stage 1: Online Application (stage 2 in a few days)
Stage 2: Coding Interview on Hacker Rank pt 1 (takes about 3.5hrs, they also provide a short course and guide that tells you more about the process you will go through)
Stage 3: Part 2 of online interview
Stage 4: Online Interview with Amazon Software Developers
The Amazon interview process typically follows several key stages, each designed to assess candidates across technical, behavioral, and cultural dimensions. Here's an overview:
Resume Screening: After you submit your application, a recruiter reviews your resume to determine if your experience aligns with the role.
Recruiter Call: If your resume passes, you'll have a brief conversation with a recruiter. They’ll assess your interest in Amazon and discuss the job's requirements.
Assessment Tests: Depending on the role, you may receive coding challenges or behavioral assessments. These are timed evaluations—coding tasks might be similar to Leetcode problems, and behavioral assessments focus on your work style and alignment with Amazon's culture.
Phone Screen Interviews: These are technical interviews conducted via Amazon Chime. For technical roles, expect coding problems using a shared editor, without syntax highlighting. Product management and other non-technical roles will involve behavioral questions related to Amazon's Leadership Principles.
Onsite or Virtual Loop Interviews: The final step involves 4-7 back-to-back interviews, each lasting 45-60 minutes. You'll meet with potential managers, teammates, and a "Bar Raiser" (an Amazon interviewer trained to uphold high hiring standards). The interviews cover both technical and behavioral topics, assessing problem-solving ability, leadership, and role-specific expertise.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Amazon (New York, NY) in Oct 2022
Interview
I got first two OA. After completing that a month later got my final round. First round the interviewer never showed up so scheduled another final round. That had two rounds 60 minutes each.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Leet code question and simple behavioral questions