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The Amazon Interview Process

Wondering how to get hired at Amazon but don’t know what the process looks like?

Well, you’ve come to the right place. Detailed in this post is a look at the timeline of the interview process, preparation guidelines, and what’s different or unique about Amazon’s interview process as opposed to other tech companies.

How many interviews can you expect?

  • 5-7

On-site Interviews

  • 4-6

Hiring Manager Interviews

  • 1-3

Screening Assessment for fit and aptitude

  • 1

Online Tests

  • 1-2

How long will the interview process take?

Weeks

  • 6-8

What level do they normally hire at?

  • Level 4,5,6,7

What’s the average salary for level 4?

  • $ 106,000 (varies based on city)

Do they interview centrally or with each team?

  • Each team interviews separately

What’s different or unique about the process?

  • Amazon uses bar raiser and evaluates 14 leadership principles

What programming languages do they prefer?

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Most common hiring teams

  • Alexa
  • AWS
  • Operations
  • Technology