Process
First, HR/Recruiters go through your background and experience to assess fit. They then provide background on the role and areas of focus. A good summary email is provided with the format they are looking for, mapping to Amazon Leadership Principles and in S.T.A.R. format.
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A technical interview is next, during which you go through a 60-minute Q&A ranging from app dev, security, networking, infra, and data.
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Next up are 4-5 one-hour behavioral interviews looking into situations in the S.T.A.R. format.
Questions
What is a microservice?
How and when would you use it?
How to best secure authorization and authentication?
What is the role and usage of certificates?
How and when would you use a container?
Describe a data flow while processing video streams.
When and how would you use CDN and edge services?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Amazon Solution Architect role in Canada.
Success Rate
Amazon's interview process for their Solution Architect roles in Canada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Amazon's Solution Architect interview process in Canada.
Amazon Work Experiences
- 5.0Learned A Lot, Too BigSolution Architect • Former EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesApril 13, 2021Pros: This is a great company, and I learned a lot.Cons: too big as a company
- 5.0Amazing Growth, Learning OpportunitiesSolution Architect • Current EmployeeMay 12, 2022Pros: Amazing place to grow, lots of opportunities, so many things to learn. Hiring the best people in the world.Cons: Don't find any at this moment.
- 4.0Takes some adjustment, but worth itSolution Architect • Current EmployeeSydney, AustraliaJanuary 13, 2022Pros: Onboarding has a strong emphasis on setting you up for success.Cons: Can feel a little strange at first, but everyone is very generous with their support.
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