I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA) in May 2021
Interview
Overall straightforward interview process that if prepared for, is simple and effective. STAR based behavioral questions relating to the Amazon leadership principles. Met with 5 interviewers, 2 LPs per person, around 3-4 questions per interviewer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you transitioned a project. What did you have to transition? How did you go about transitioning the project? What stakeholders were involved?
Tell me about a time you asked for customer feedback.
This was for a contract position. I was contacted by a 3rd party recruiter, then was setup with and interview quick with the AWS team, It was just 1 step, 30 minute interview with Senior Recruiter. just 1 zoom call, got the offer the following week and started 3 weeks after that.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
describe previous recruiting experience
skills you've recruited for
how do you stay organized?
what AI tools do you utilize?
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA) in Feb 2026
Interview
At onset, was referred to an open role, applied and was selected for an initial screen from a recruiter. Had heard the interview process was difficult and needed to be prepared. Really need to understand the culture and core competencies of Amazon.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Walk me through a complex requisition where you had to scale up quickly.
Primo step: call conoscitiva con Recruiter;
Secondo step: Panel di 3 interviste con 3 interviewer differenti basato su domande comportamentali legate ai Leadership Principles.
Tutto il processo é avvenuto online.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Raccontami di una situazione lavorativa in cui hai agito fuori dalla tua area di responsabilità.