Amazon Technical Program Manager Interview Experiences & Questions

The Amazon Technical Program Manager interview process

• Recruiter screen33% of candidates
• Online assessment33% of candidates
• Phone screen67% of candidates
• Take-home assignment33% of candidates
• Technical round100% of candidates
• Final / onsite round67% of candidates
• Other round33% of candidates

Most common round types: Behavioral (3), System Design (2), Cross-Functional (1), People Management (1), Project Discussion (1), Technical (1).

Real Amazon Technical Program Manager interview questions

1. Tell me about a program you are most proud of? Other · Phone screen
2. Tell me about a time when you disagreed with the leadership. Behavioral · Other round
3. Design a notification engine. System Design · Technical round
4. Describe the most technically complex project you have worked on and explain why it was complex. Project Discussion · Phone screen
5. Write a case about when you invented and simplified based on an example at work. Other · Take-home assignment
6. Describe a time you came up with a new idea or process, found a unique solution, or simplified a complex workflow. Behavioral · Online assessment
7. How would you measure the success of a program? System Design · Technical round
8. Tell me about a time when you took on a task outside your job description. Project Discussion · Phone screen
9. Tell me about a time when you influenced a technical decision. Other · Technical round
10. Tell me about a time when you had to convince team members on something you proposed. Behavioral · Final / onsite round
11. What are your current KPIs? How do you ensure you meet them? System Design · Technical round
12. Tell about a significant achievement or project you are proud of. Project Discussion · Phone screen
13. Why do you want to switch jobs now? Other · Recruiter screen
14. How have you managed risk in a project? Behavioral · Final / onsite round
15. Tell me about a recent production incident you faced. System Design · Technical round

All 3 Amazon Technical Program Manager interview experiences

Technical Program ManagerAmazon · Jul 2026

“It's tougher and more in-depth on the technical aspect. Expect complex examples.”

In progress4 roundsStaff

Technical Program ManagerAmazon · Jun 2026

“Amazon Senior TPM interviews involve a recruiter screen, technical phone screen, and a 4 round virtual loop. Assessments focus on system design, program management, and strict adherence to Amazon’s…”

Got the offer4 roundsStaff

Technical Program ManagerAmazon · Mar 2026

“It was a very disciplined and clear process. Preparing for the behavioral questions took a long time. One of the interviewers decided to change the standard questions and the ones she created on the…”

Rejected3 roundsSenior staff

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