The interview process at Amazon depends on the role, but for most tech and corporate positions (SDE, QA, Support Engineer, Device Associate, Operations, etc.), the process usually follows this structure: 1. Application & Resume Screening Apply through Amazon Jobs or through a referral. Recruiters review your resume for relevant skills, projects, internships, and experience. If shortlisted, you'll receive an assessment or interview invitation. 2. Online Assessment (OA) For technical roles: 2–3 coding questions (usually Easy to Medium DSA level) MCQs on CS fundamentals Work simulation or situational judgment questions Behavioral questions based on Amazon Leadership Principles (LPs) Common DSA topics: Arrays Strings Hash Maps Trees Graphs Sliding Window Dynamic Programming Sorting & Searching 3. Recruiter / HR Screening A recruiter may discuss: Your background Current situation Salary expectations Notice period Interest in the role 4. Technical Interview Rounds Usually 1–4 rounds depending on level. For freshers and entry-level roles: DSA problems Problem-solving approach Coding in a shared editor OOP concepts DBMS, OS, CN basics Project discussion For experienced SDE roles: DSA Low-Level Design (LLD) System Design Scalability concepts 5. Leadership Principles (LP) Round Amazon heavily evaluates candidates using its Leadership Principles. Examples: Customer Obsession Ownership Bias for Action Learn and Be Curious Deliver Results Typical questions: "Tell me about a time you handled a difficult situation." "Describe a failure and what you learned." "Tell me about a time you took ownership of something." Use the STAR format: Situation Task Action Result LP questions can appear in every interview round, not just HR rounds. 6. Bar Raiser Round This is a unique Amazon round. A specially trained interviewer called a Bar Raiser evaluates whether you meet Amazon's hiring standards. They focus on: Problem solving Leadership Principles Communication Long-term potential The Bar Raiser has significant influence on the final hiring decision. 7. Hiring Committee & Offer After all interviews: Interviewers submit feedback independently. Hiring team reviews all feedback. Decision: Hire / No Hire. Offer letter is released if selected. If You're Applying as a Fresher For roles like: Associate Quality Services (AQS) Device Associate Support Engineer SDE Intern SDE I Focus on: DSA (Arrays, Strings, Hashing, Trees) OOPs DBMS Operating Systems Computer Networks basics Leadership Principle stories Projects on your resume