I applied online. I interviewed at Amazon (West Lafayette, IN) in Jan 2021
Interview
One hour interview split between behavioral questions based on Amazon's leadership principles and a hypothetical case study to measure technical research ability. The interview spent 30 minutes on each of these topics, technical interview evaluated applied microeconomic techniques.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time where you took on a role outside of your regular obligations?
I applied online. I interviewed at Amazon in Nov 2020
Interview
The interview process consisted of one 1 hour phone interview, 30 min of behavioral questions based on leadership principles and 30 min of technical questions based on a case study. The on-site was 5 interviews with a heavy emphasis on behavioral. The technical questions were interesting but challenging. Make sure to brush up on your econometrics!!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you did something that was out of the job's responsibility
I applied online. I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA) in May 2019
Interview
Phone Interview after screened by resume. My understanding is you get a flyout offer when you pass the phone interview. A senior economist calls you and goes on for an hour and a half. First behavioral questions come and then technical questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. An experience you tried to satisfy an advisor that did not agree with you.
2. Technical questions about diff-in-diff, RD, and RCT.