Amazon Solutions Architect Interview Experience
Amazon · Mid level
Interview process
The process was rigorous and I was tested to my limits during the loop. I would suggest asking hr to split the loop into two otherwise you have to be able to interview for 4-5 hours in a row
Interview rounds · 4
- 1
Online assessment
Networking, databases and other basic computer science questions that felt very much related to theory rather than practice
- Q1. Networking, databases and other basic computer science questions that felt very much related to theory rather than practice
- 2
Phone screen
BehavioralSystem DesignSame as the online assessment but this time the questions were put into a context: how would I design a web page. The expectation is to have technical breadth and be able to go deeper into 1-2 topics e.g. networking. The interviewer also covers LPs
- Q1. Same as the online assessment but this time the questions were put into a context: how would I design a web page. The expectation is to have technical breadth and be able to go deeper into 1-2 topics e.g. networking. The interviewer also covers LPs
Q2. Design a webpage.
Follow-up questions- Go deep on 1-2 topics
- 3
Technical round
The phone interview is the technical one.
- Q1. The phone interview is the technical one.
- 4
Final / onsite round
A combination of technical and behavioural questions for 4 rounds in a row, each 1h. It helps to prepare stories for each LP
- Q1. A combination of technical and behavioural questions for 4 rounds in a row, each 1h. It helps to prepare stories for each LP
Tips from the candidate
Give the prep for the behavioural interview more attention that you initially thought to do. Find online materials to prepare
Company culture
A healthy culture of growth which supports your learning. It can become intense at times though