I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA) in Sep 2011
Interview
I spoke with a recruiter and he informed me that the first step in the process was to have a Technical interview. Three days later I ways contacted by one of their Senior Designers. The interview questions were very detailed given the job role. I was asked about how to implement hashing algorithms and load balancing. I felt that many of the questions were better suited to someone applying for a designer or architecture position. It was explained to me that Amazon is developing a culture where all levels of management are very hands on and can assist team members in designing & writing code if needed. This was not a good fit for me, since it has been over 15 years since I last wrote any code. This is a different philosophy than used by the Project Management Institute. It was also explained that all work would need to be performed on-site in Seattle, Washington.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Explain how you would design and implement a asking algorithm using Java.
Applied, Recruiter Screen then nothing. Not sure when I'll get a call back. The process seems super complicated. Will apply again now that I know what they are looking for.
HR Screening was scheduled. Then 1 technical screening phone interview was scheduled, followed by two Behavioral interviews, followed by two System design interviews, followed by 1 bar raiser interview. Lastly there was an offer.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA) in Nov 2025
Interview
1. it starts with the phone screen with the recruiter for the background and
2. it's the 2nd phone sreen for the tech depth
3. it's the panel interview with multiple stakholders
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
tell me about the most challenge project you've delivered