I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Amazon (Pune) in May 2016
Interview
Hiring process is very lame, four straight technical rounds, they do not do any homework about your job and work, they straight jump to fresher level questions, mostly all questions are regarding algorithms and their time complexity, if you are good at remembering algorithms byheart then you are hired.
Server backend and frontend developers are asked same questions, be prepared to write actual code on piece of paper which should have all cases covered(LAME) and tell its time complexity.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Search on sorted array where size is not provided, all sorting algorithms and their time complexity, basic OOP concepts in language of you choice.
Initial screening call with recruiter followed by a 1 hr hacker rank question on DSA. The final round was a panel consisting of 4 interviews ranging from technical design, more DSA and behaviour questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time when you disagreed with your team and how you resolved it
Online Application & Assessment: Candidates apply via amazon.jobs and may be asked to complete online assessments (work simulations or technical tests).
Recruiter Phone Screen: A 30-60 minute interview to discuss your background, interest in the role, and initial behavioral questions.
Technical Phone Screen (For Tech Roles): A 60-minute interview focused on data structures, algorithms, and coding in a shared editor.
Interview Loop (Virtual/Onsite): The final stage, usually 3-5, 45-60 minute interviews held on the same day or over a few days.
Behavioral Questions: These focus on past behavior (STAR method: Situation, Task, Action, Result) mapped to Leadership Principles.
Technical/Functional Questions: Problem-solving, system design, or domain-specific questions.
Bar Raiser Interview: One interviewer is a "Bar Raiser," a neutral employee from another team tasked with ensuring hiring standards remain high.
Hiring Committee/Debrief: Interviewers meet to discuss candidate feedback and make a hiring decision.
Recruiter screen. Then 2 coding interviews then onsite rounds (another coding question, then a system design question, then HM behavioral interview). System design was simpler than other companies. Coding was leetcode ish
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