I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon
Interview
Initial discussion with a recruiter, a follow on interview prep discussion with a different recruiter, and then a first round technical interview. I didn't advance beyond this first round so I don't know what would have happened next.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Create a system diagram for a URL-shortening service.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA)
Interview
Standard Amazon Loop. 5 Interviews with different individuals from related teams and a Bar Raiser. Interviews were focused on situations the interviewee had been in previously. They wanted data and specifics. Having worked for Amazon in the past and interviewed for them, they have increased the barrier to entry and have lowered pay. I would expect this to have negative outcomes in the near future.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain a time when you were under pressure to deliver. What did you do to make sure you were able to deliver, what was the outcome?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon (London, England)
Interview
Total 8 interviews plus written assessment. First HR interview to screen for basic suitability, then hiring manager to check fit for role. Finally, virtual panel of 6 interviews over 2 days with range of colleagues and stakeholders. All questions nominally based on Amazon leadership principles.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Not all the questions mapped across obviously to the leadership principles, as they should have. For example, tell me about a time you ran a project which failed?