I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA) in Aug 2008
Interview
Highly Technical questions on core programming and algorithms. Added questions on design and data modeling based on experience. 4-5 different interviews on a single day. Phone interview was also technical and coding/algorithm based. You really need to know your stuff here. Get to meet intelligent people and interview experience will be memorable.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The most technically challenging work/project. Describe that and tell why was it so.
I applied online. I interviewed at Amazon (Bengaluru)
Interview
The interview process consisted of an online assessment followed by two technical interview rounds and one behavioral round. The technical rounds focused on Data Structures, Algorithms, Java, and problem-solving skills. The behavioral round covered Amazon Leadership Principles and past project experiences. The interviewers were professional and the process was well structured.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: Find the first non-repeating character in a string.
I applied online. I interviewed at Amazon (Tel Aviv)
Interview
Amazon's home assignment test involves receiving a coding or case study assignment, completing it independently within a specified deadline (usually a few days), and submitting it for team review. I got an answer after 2 days
Had a screening from recruiter, then a follow up phone interview.
Had been asked to take an assessment and I flunked it.
I had hard time managing the time in 45 min window.