I applied through college or university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon (Bānkura) in Jun 2023
Interview
Format: 30–60 minutes; phone or video call.
Conducted by: A hiring manager or Amazon employee.
What they assess:
Technical skills (coding, architecture for tech roles).
Behavioral questions based on Leadership Principles.
Tools: Online coding platform like Amazon Chime, CoderPad, or shared docs.
Tip: Practice STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) for behavioral answers.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Interviewers: Mix of team members, hiring manager, and a Bar Raiser.
Focus areas:
Behavioral: Deep dive into Amazon’s 16 Leadership Principles.
Technical: System design, data structures, algorithms (SDE roles).
Role-specific: Product strategy (PM), project execution (TPM), analytics (BA), etc.
Bar Raiser: A specially trained Amazonian who ensures hiring quality and cultural fit.
3 rounds of interviews, each of them had an initial question was behavioral for ~10 mins, afterwards was technical for the remainder of the hour. Leetcode medium to hard level questions
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon
Interview
In February, I had two rounds of interviews where I got to solve challenging problems and engage in technical discussions:
🔹 Round 1 – Data Structures & Algorithms: Min-Heap, Generate All Valid Parentheses, followed by a Leadership Principle (LP) discussion.
🔹 Round 2 – A mix of Operating Systems, Networking, and DSA, including Spiral Matrix traversal and Implementing Queue using Stacks.
Despite giving my best, I received a rejection email on March 10th. While the outcome was not what I had hoped for, I see this experience as a huge learning opportunity. The process pushed me to improve my problem-solving skills, dive deeper into core CS concepts, and gain firsthand experience of Amazon’s interview structure.