Process
Technical Interview
Ask clarification questions like the size of dataset, etc. so that you can design the appropriate, optimized logic.
- Assessing your speed and efficiency in solving coding problems, and your approach towards the problem
- Should be able to use SQL to manipulate and transform data comfortably
- Joins are written correctly (outer, inner, left, self)
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 178 interview experiences for the Amazon Data Engineer role.
Success Rate
22%
Pass Rate
Amazon's interview process for their Data Engineer roles is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive59%
Neutral30%
Negative11%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Amazon's Data Engineer interview process.
Amazon Work Experiences
4.0
Overall, a good experience
Data Engineer • Current Employee
Dallas, Texas, United States
October 14, 2022
Pros: Challenging work.
Collaborative team.
Open culture.
Cons: Limited public holidays, less WFH benefits.
5.0
New Tech, Long Hours
Data Engineer • Former Employee
Amsterdam, Netherlands
February 16, 2023
Pros: Exposure to many new technologies.
Cons: Working hours can be long.
3.0
Challenging but rewarding for long-time employees
Data Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
August 26, 2024
Pros: Easy to move between teams.
Don't really need to switch companies, as each org acts as an individual company with specific goals.
Keeps you challenged and stimulated in work life.
Cons: Overworked. Tighter deadlines. A bad manager can have a big impact on your career at Amazon, and there are several incapable managers who don't have the relevant skills to strategize and create impact with their team.
- 4.0Overall, a good experienceData Engineer • Current EmployeeDallas, Texas, United StatesOctober 14, 2022Pros: Challenging work. Collaborative team. Open culture.Cons: Limited public holidays, less WFH benefits.
- 5.0New Tech, Long HoursData Engineer • Former EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsFebruary 16, 2023Pros: Exposure to many new technologies.Cons: Working hours can be long.
- 3.0Challenging but rewarding for long-time employeesData Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesAugust 26, 2024Pros: Easy to move between teams. Don't really need to switch companies, as each org acts as an individual company with specific goals. Keeps you challenged and stimulated in work life.Cons: Overworked. Tighter deadlines. A bad manager can have a big impact on your career at Amazon, and there are several incapable managers who don't have the relevant skills to strategize and create impact with their team.
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