I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon in Jan 2025
Interview
1 round of phone screen, 1 hour, 2 leetcode problems
Virtual onsite: 4 rounds, including behavior questions, object oriented design, leetcode problems. Behavior questions are valued very importantly, it is recommended by the recruiter to go over leadership principles thoroughly
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
describe a time when you had a conflict with colleagues, and how you resolved it
describe a time when you had to weigh between 2 different technical choices, what contributed to your decision?
Great interview process with three rounds, including a technical assessment and a technical interview. The interviewers were professional and supportive throughout the process. The questions mainly focused on DSA, problem-solving, and core technical concepts. The discussions were engaging and provided a good opportunity to demonstrate technical skills. Overall, the process was well-structured, smooth, transparent, and a very positive experience.
I applied online. I interviewed at Amazon (Sydney)
Interview
I can't comment much. I submitted an application for the software engineer position, and not even a minute later, I received an auto rejection email from Amazon (never received an online assessment).
2 behavioral 2 coding not very difficult. Behavioral is tell me about a time you took responsibility beyond your role and biggest accomplishment. The process is exactly the guideline they posted for interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
tell me about a time you took responsibility beyond your role