Coding challenge where I got couple of medium level questions. Missed a few test cases but got called for the virtual onsite. Heard the result of the onsite within a week.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
3 coding round and 1 behavioural round. Each coding round had a medium leetcode question plus 15 mins spent on behavioural questions. It appeared like Amazon g uses equal weight towards behavioural aspect.
The first round contains three to four coding questions which you have to complete within the time limit which is followed by interviews. Technical interviews may have two to three rounds, then finally comes the hr round
I applied online. I interviewed at Amazon (Denver, CO) in Feb 2020
Interview
Applied in December and didn't hear anything for a while, a recruiter called me in February asking if I was still interested in applying.
After talking with the recruiter for a little bit, he told me that they will be sending me a link to take an online assessment to see my coding ability.
I was given 2 weeks to take the online assessment, I decided to use python (mistake) to study and use for the assessment. I've been using python on and off for years so I thought I could breeze through it, but once I got to the online assessment I realized that I should've used Java since it was a language I have been constantly studying. I just felt uneasy using a language I was studying so I decided to use python.
After some research, I learned that interviewers look down upon python because it is a high-level language. They would rather see you use a more intensive language like Java or C++
The assessment was 2 questions. I got through the first question pretty quickly then moved onto the next one. The second question had me stumped because it was something I had no idea how to implement using python.
After, it asked me some questions on what the space-time complexities would be for the questions.
Then, I took a little questionnaire that asked questions about workspace things like any other job.
After a couple of days my recruiter emailed me saying I was not selected for the role, probably based on because I didn't finish the other question.
He told me I could try to take the assessment again in 6 months and that was it.
I've been studying Java heavily and now I am applying for Amazon SDE once again. Hopefully, I can pass this time and get an offer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was told I cannot share this information. I really want to get the position so I don't want to jeopardize anything.