Hey Everyone! ;)
I’ve been reading through various interview experiences here, and I thought it would be helpful to share mine too. Hope it helps!
Application + Online Assessment (January 2024)
Applied to Amazon and received an online assessment invitation.
The OA had two problems — one easy and one medium in difficulty.
Solved both and proceeded with the assessment. (Specific problems can be shared if remembered :) )
Round 1 (Mid-February 2025)
Overview: Two DSA/optimization-based questions.
Problem 1: [Easy] Trapping Rain Water
Problem 2: [Medium-Hard] Number of Islands
LP Question:
Any difficulty you’ve faced in any recent projects — how you tackled it, what you learned, and the outcome.
Round 2 (End of February — 9'10 days after Round 1)
Overview: 3 DSA questions + Leadership Principles (LP)
Problem 1: [Medium] Number of Good Nodes
Problem 2: [Hard] LFU Cache's Get function Implementation
Problem 3: [Hard] Range Frequency Query
Solved all three, discussed edge cases, and optimized the solutions.
LP Question:
Any project you’re proud of — what you built, why it mattered, and your role in it.
Round 3 (One week later)
I was informed this would be fully behavioral, but it turned out to be a mixed round.
First 35 minutes: LP questions around projects, decision-making, ownership, and deep follow-ups
Next 25 minutes: 1 code optimization question
Wrapped up with code walkthroughs and edge case discussions.
Offer! ✨
Five days after Round 3, I received a call from the recruiter congratulating me and extending the offer.
Closing Thoughts:
The process took time but was absolutely worth the wait. For anyone preparing — stay consistent, understand the “why” behind your approach, and focus on clear communication!
Shubh Ratris ! ✨