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
