Totally deceptive job advert. Did not make it to the interview. The job posting barely mentioned SQL, noting only at the bottom "SQL experience."
A named person from HR contacted me, sending a link to an "online assessment" that covered "Amazon's leadership principles." Nothing else was mentioned.
The actual test turned out to be 110 minutes on advanced SQL coding. Of course, had I known this, I never would have applied. Complete waste of my time and theirs. They can ask for whatever they want, All I ask is that they make the job posting accurate.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Advanced SQL coding test was never mentioned in the job post.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Amazon (Austin, TX)
Interview
The process consisted of a technical and behavioral round. Although the recruiter stated it would cover SQL and behavioral topics, the interview focused entirely on scenario-based and behavioral questions without a live SQL technical assessment. Communication after the interview was poor; the recruiter did not respond to follow-up emails, and an automated rejection notice was sent two days later.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me to describe a mistake I made in a past project, how I handled it and what I learned from the experience.
I applied online. I interviewed at Amazon (Hyderābād)
Interview
Easy.
Questions were mostly from sql - Basic to medium level
Topics were Group By, joins, window functions etc.
Basic python knowledge with libraries like pandas, numpy etc. They also ask about projects you have worked on.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions were mostly from sql - Basic to medium level
Topics were Group By, joins, window functions etc.
Basic python knowledge with libraries like pandas, numpy etc.
The interview process includes a SQL test, an initial recruiter call, and a final five-round loop featuring technical questions and discussions focused on Amazon leadership principles with different team members.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked a key question focused on both technical depth and culture fit: how you apply your skills to solve real problems, along with examples demonstrating alignment with Amazon’s leadership principles.