I applied online. I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA) in Apr 2017
Interview
A recruiter reached out to me by email and set up a short phone screen. I was then asked to set up time for about 45 min to an hour phone interview and was also given a writing project. A couple days later I got an email that I was invited to participate in the "loop" day of interviews at HQ.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Know the leadership principles and be able to apply them to your skill set and accomplishments
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Amazon (Arlington, VA) in May 2026
Interview
The first round interview consisted mostly of Q+A, while the second round provided a greater overlook of Job Specifics and two preliminary LP Questions. There is a prep meeting, individual call, and "candid chat" call before the third Loop interview, which lasts multiple hours.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time you made a mistake. What did you do?
It is super lengthy. You are interviewed by 4-5 different people, and they each ask you questions about leadership principles and your experience. They want you to use the STAR method in answering