I applied through university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon (Gurgaon, Haryana) in Apr 2025
Interview
Amazon's interview process includes an online assessment, multiple technical interviews, and behavioral rounds focused on leadership principles, problem-solving, coding, system design, and cultural fit, typically lasting over several days or weeks.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
One common question Amazon asks is:
**"Tell me about a time you handled a difficult situation using Amazon's Leadership Principles."**
They look for structured answers using the **STAR method** (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
It was a fairly standard interview with typical principal-level questions. Prepare well by studying their website in advance, as many questions are based on it. If you face any issues, reviewing prior candidate experiences can provide useful insights and guidance.
Interview felt rushed, they didn't answer any of my questions and I didn't feel like they took me seriously as a candidate. Recruiter didn't do a pre screening with me either.
The process starts with an online assessment, followed by a phone screening interview, and then a three-round interview within a day. This is the final round of the interview.
The difficult part of the interview process is the final round. One must be prepared to answer questions about their experience and the job.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
At the final interview of three rounds, they asked me to review basic SQL coding.
