I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Amazon in Apr 2025
Interview
1. Application Review / Screening
Recruiters or hiring managers review resumes and portfolios to shortlist candidates whose experience and skills align with the job requirements.
2. Initial HR / Recruiter Call
A short introductory call to discuss your background, the role, salary expectations, and availability. It also helps gauge your communication skills and overall fit for the company.
3. Technical / Skill-Based Assessment
Depending on the position, candidates may be asked to complete:
Online coding or problem-solving challenges (for technical roles)
Case studies, assignments, or task-based evaluations (for business or product roles)
4. Technical or Functional Interviews
One or more rounds with team members or hiring managers focused on:
Deep technical questions or project discussions
Role-specific knowledge and practical application of skills
5. Behavioral / Cultural Fit Interview
This round evaluates how well you align with the company’s values, teamwork style, and communication approach.
6. Final Interview / Leadership Round
Often conducted by a senior leader or department head, focusing on long-term goals, decision-making approach, and mutual expectations.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Online coding or problem-solving challenges.
1. Question based on greedy.
2. Question based on query.
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