I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA) in Nov 2013
Interview
Applied Online.
2 Phone interviews.
5 interviews onsite.
The phone interviews focused on architecture and design questions.
During the onsite interviews, I was asked a number of behavioral questions and architecture/design questions. Additionally, there were some project management/ agile methods questions. It was apparent that you need to have a minimum of 5 years of industry experience to satisfactorily answer their questions.
I am a recent college graduate with no prior industry experience. The team that originally considered me was not the team that I interviewed with onsite. Though I have an advanced degree, I feel that my lack of industry experience was the reason that I did not receive an offer.
I do not understand as to why they even considered me for such a senior position given that they needed the candidate to have sufficient industry experience.
It was a very nice experience. The interviewers were very respectful. They were not condescending. I learned a lot from them.
I wish they had been clearer about their requirements. I would have loved to work for Amazon.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
System design questions: The focus was on the design of the data stores and scaling the systems.
Applied, Recruiter Screen then nothing. Not sure when I'll get a call back. The process seems super complicated. Will apply again now that I know what they are looking for.
HR Screening was scheduled. Then 1 technical screening phone interview was scheduled, followed by two Behavioral interviews, followed by two System design interviews, followed by 1 bar raiser interview. Lastly there was an offer.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA) in Nov 2025
Interview
1. it starts with the phone screen with the recruiter for the background and
2. it's the 2nd phone sreen for the tech depth
3. it's the panel interview with multiple stakholders
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
tell me about the most challenge project you've delivered