The candidate experienced a two-step interview process for the Software Developer Engineer position at AWS, involving: a technical interview and a screening interview.
In the technical interview, the candidate successfully demonstrated problem-solving skills by effectively analyzing and resolving a given problem using the most appropriate programming language. The candidate's thorough preparation was evident in showcasing a deep understanding of the problem.
The screening interview focused on personal aspects and motivations for pursuing a career with AWS. The candidate responded to questions about themselves and conveyed their interest in the company. Moreover, the interview delved into the candidate's knowledge of specific data structures and algorithms, assessing their proficiency in these areas.
Overall, the interview process provided a comprehensive evaluation of the candidate's technical expertise and alignment with AWS's objectives and values.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself?
Why do you want to work for AWS?
What technology are you familiar with?
I interviewed at Amazon Web Services (Washington, DC)
Interview
Applied with a referral. Got the OA that week and completed it. Was not able to solve one of the OA questions in there completely. 3 rounds. First round was behavioral. Second round was technical included two leetcode medium problems and last round was system design about designing a messenger app.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Design whatsapp and a habit tracker app
Leetcode graph medium question
I applied online. I interviewed at Amazon Web Services
Interview
The overall experience exceeded expectations due to the exceptional attention to detail, consistently professional communication, thoughtful execution, and impressive reliability throughout the entire process. Every aspect was handled efficiently, resulting in a seamless, highly satisfactory outcome that demonstrated both expertise and a strong commitment to quality.
Interview was conducted well. Questions were fair, just wasn't prepared well enough. Brush up on your data structures and basic algorithms. The programming language used doesn't matter. Prepare past experiences stories beforehand so you are ready when asked about an experience.