My Amazon Interview Experience
Just completed my Amazon interview loop and received an offer! Here's everything you need to know.
The Process
- Online Assessment (OA1 and OA2)
- Phone Screen (1 hour)
- Virtual Onsite (5 rounds)
Amazon Leadership Principles
Amazon takes these VERY seriously. Know all 16 principles and have stories for each.
Key principles tested:
- Customer Obsession
- Ownership
- Dive Deep
- Deliver Results
The Bar Raiser Round
This is unique to Amazon. An experienced interviewer ensures consistency across all hiring.
Coding Questions
Mostly medium difficulty, focus on:
- Trees and graphs
- Dynamic programming
- System design (for senior roles)
My Preparation
- 3 months of focused practice
- 150+ LeetCode problems
- Mock interviews weekly
- Behavioral prep with STAR method
Tips for Success
- Practice the leadership principles
- Be specific with your stories
- Show ownership and results
- Ask clarifying questions
Amazon's process is thorough but fair. Prepare well and you'll do great!