I applied online. I interviewed at Amazon in Nov 2022
Interview
The interview process at Amazon can vary depending on the role and location, but typically involves several stages and can take several weeks to complete. Online application: The first step is to submit an online application for the position you are interested in. Phone interview: If your application is selected, you will be contacted for a phone interview with a recruiter or hiring manager. This interview is usually focused on your experience and qualifications, as well as your interest in the role and the company. Assessment test: Depending on the role, you may be required to take an assessment test, which could include technical or behavioral questions. On-site interviews: If you pass the initial interview and assessment, you will be invited for on-site interviews at one of Amazon's offices. This stage usually involves a series of interviews with different team members and may include a mix of technical, behavioral, and case study questions. Bar raiser interview: At Amazon, each hiring decision is reviewed by a "bar raiser," an experienced Amazon employee from a different team who is trained to ensure that the company maintains high hiring standards. You may have a final interview with a bar raiser to evaluate your fit with the company culture and values. Overall, the interview process at Amazon is known to be rigorous and competitive, and the company places a strong emphasis on evaluating candidates' technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit.
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Here are a few examples of interview questions that have been asked in Amazon interviews: Tell me about a time when you had to solve a difficult problem. What was the problem, and how did you approach it? How do you prioritize your work when you have multiple competing priorities? Describe a time when you had to work with a difficult team member or stakeholder. How did you handle the situation? What is your approach to testing and quality assurance? Describe a project you worked on where you had to learn a new technology or programming language. How did you go about learning it, and what challenges did you face?
I received an Online Assessment (OA) invitation from Amazon. The assessment consisted of two coding questions of medium to hard difficulty, focusing on data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving skills. The questions required efficient solutions with optimized time and space complexity. After the OA, shortlisted candidates typically proceed to one or more technical interview rounds covering coding, system design, and behavioral questions based on Amazon's Leadership Principles.
Applied online via career site, received OA link within 2 days and cleared it, Round 1- DSA, Round-2 DSA, Round 3- System Design, Round 4- Mixed Technical Discussion and Behavioral.
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Number of Islands (LC 200 - Medium): You are heavily advised to know how to traverse connected components using a 2D grid.
I applied through university. I interviewed at Amazon (Patiala) in Jun 2026
Interview
Amazing process, was asked 2 dsa questions then hashmap internals and then basic introduction in dsa question i was given hints too, ovrall a great experience, will recommend everyone in the house
