I applied through an employee referral. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA) in Jun 2025
Interview
The process starts with Amazon’s well-known online assessment. It simulates an email inbox where you receive instructions and information, and you need to answer questions based on that. It’s somewhat engaging, but you finish the test without any idea of how well you did.
Next is a 30-minute screening call with the hiring manager. Expect role-specific questions and two behavioral questions based on Amazon’s Leadership Principles.
If you pass that stage, you move on to the loop: five one-hour interviews entirely focused on the Leadership Principles. Depending on the interviewer's style, it can be two deep-dive questions or several questions with less depth. One of the five interviewers might be a Bar Raiser, whose job is to ensure you're above average for the role.
Interview questions [6]
Question 1
Tell me about a complex problem you solved with a simple solution.
I applied through other source. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon (Londres, Inglaterra) in Jun 2025
Interview
Regarding following the 16 Amazon Principles, the Amazon interview was great. But considering the process itself, I found it extremely fixed. The interviewer could not expand the interaction, had to stick to the questions and some follow-ups, and even if you have good stories, if you didn't set the right tone from the beginning, you are doomed. Which makes me think that it's hard to overcome a first bad impression / decision.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Don't quite remember but it was regarding Dive Deep, Deliver Results and Ownership Principles. Great questions.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA)
Interview
Interviews were single focus on the 14 leadership principles. The interviews were with the hiring manager, two peer colleagues, and two one-level up including one with non-related business. The interview was 30 minutes with each interviewer with around two-main questions and follow up questions.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Tell me about a time about your most difficult job and how did you solve it?