I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA) in May 2010
Interview
First, I get contact with Amazon recruiter and then followed by two phone interviews which lasted for 1 hr of each. On-site interview took place two weeks later after phone interview, which lasts for a whole day, seeing 6 employers in 5 groups (there were two Amanzonians forming a single group). Each group took 1-hr meeting, asking for technical and non-technical questions.
Questions include algorithms, design patterns, behavior questions, brain teasers.
You are given 3 chances to drop a non-biased dice (with number from 1-6). You can stop earlier, but the number of final drop is the money you can get. Give a strategy to maximize the money you can get.
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
