Round 1: Coding Assessment

Round 1: Coding Assessment

Amazon conducts a coding assessment on platforms like HackerRank, akin to other tech giants. Candidates are presented with a set of problems to solve within a specific time frame, aimed at assessing their proficiency in algorithms and data structures. For instance, one problem may involve dynamic programming, utilizing the longest common subsequence method, while another may focus on graph algorithms like topological sort....

Round 2: Technical Interview (Part 1)

In this initial technical interview round, the interviewer evaluates the candidate’s problem-solving skills and coding abilities. Candidates are tasked with solving algorithmic problems in real time. For example, they might be asked to implement a data structure from scratch or solve a coding problem related to arrays or linked lists. The interviewer also delves into the candidate’s past experiences and projects, asking for specific details and challenges faced. In my case, I was given a question based on the sliding window technique, followed by an instruction to implement a stack and a queue using stacks. The questions were challenging, and the interviewer guided base cases and implementation details....

Round 3: Technical Interview (Part 2)

The second technical round involves a deeper dive into the candidate’s technical knowledge and expertise. This round may include questions on system design, scalability, and architecture. Candidates could be asked to design a distributed system or discuss trade-offs in designing a feature for a large-scale application like Amazon’s e-commerce platform. Additionally, the interviewers might inquire about the candidate’s experience with cloud computing platforms, such as AWS, and how they would leverage these services to build scalable and reliable solutions. In my case, the round lasted for 45 minutes, during which I discussed my projects for 20 minutes and was given two questions related to DSA. One question involved a greedy algorithm and graphs, while the other was based on a binary search tree. Though I faced challenges in one of the solutions, the interviewer was supportive, pointed out edge cases, and helped me overcome them....

Round 4: Behavioral Interview

In this round, the focus shifts to assessing the candidate’s soft skills, communication abilities, and cultural fit with Amazon. Interviewers inquire about the candidate’s past experiences, teamwork, leadership, and how they handle challenging situations. Candidates are expected to provide concrete examples from their past experiences to demonstrate their ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment like Amazon....

Round 5: HR Interview

The final round involves a discussion with the HR manager or a senior leader from Amazon, covering topics such as compensation, benefits, company culture, and career growth opportunities. Candidates may be asked about their long-term career goals and how they envision contributing to Amazon’s mission and values. The interviewers also address any remaining questions or concerns the candidate might have about joining Amazon....