Process
Very inconsiderate and long. My interview process took 10 weeks.
I interviewed with 10 people.
In the system design part of the interview, I told the interviewer I could not hear him due to static his earbuds were picking up. His response was "Okay," and he just kept going.
One person said they didn't have time and rushed through the interview.
The general lack of care for people is why many in Seattle prefer to work for Microsoft over Amazon.
Questions
I was asked to describe a time where I had a different idea than what my team did.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 21 interview experiences for the Amazon Software Development Manager role in United States.
Success Rate
Amazon's interview process for their Software Development Manager roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Amazon's Software Development Manager interview process in United States.
Amazon Work Experiences
- 5.0Learn and Be Curious at its bestSoftware Development Manager • Current EmployeeIrvine, California, United StatesSeptember 24, 2018Pros: 1. Provide you the platform to innovate. 2. Still a startup culture that allows you to innovate. 3. Pressure to innovate, but not to keep doing manual tasks. 4. Work hour flexibility.Cons: I am privileged to work with some of the best leadership in my career, so I do not have any cons. The only con I can think of is that, as there are so many custom tools and processes, it gets harder for a new hire to understand the ecosystem easily.
- 2.0Great to learn, easy to burn outSoftware Development Manager • Current EmployeeVancouver, British Columbia, CanadaNovember 17, 2018Pros: Lots to learn, good in-level growth (but promotions can be more challenging), interesting work, great scale and impact. Good compensation if the stock goes up. Six weeks parental leave.Cons: Amazon demands a lot from its employees. Managers work easily 50-60+ hours per week over a long time (6+ months or some permanently). There is a lot of burnout and overworked managers. Health benefits are not good (look into the details!).
- 5.0Great company to work forSoftware Development Manager • Current EmployeeJanuary 18, 2023Pros: Get to work on the latest products and technology. Start-up mindset. Talented co-workers.Cons: Work-life balance is not guaranteed.
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