Solutions Architect Interview Experience - New York, New York
October 28, 2026
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I applied online.
I finished the online assessment, which was not easy. It requires a deep understanding of cloud architecture. The duration is around 60 mins, with a bunch of questions.
After the OA, HR gave me a phone call to schedule an in-person, back-to-back interview.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the Amazon Solutions Architect role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
40%
Pass Rate
Amazon's interview process for their Solutions Architect roles in New York, New York is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive80%
Neutral20%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Amazon's Solutions Architect interview process in New York, New York.
Amazon Work Experiences
5.0
One of the best jobs in my life
Solutions Architect • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
May 14, 2018
Pros: Corporate Culture,
Learning,
Team,
Career opportunities,
Line of Business,
Fair hiring process
Cons: Two big unknowns, so getting the right answer could take some time.
5.0
Solutions Architect Salary
Solutions Architect • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
August 18, 2021
Pros: Great Work Life Balance
Great Work Culture
Opportunity for remote work
Travel
Perks such as paid internet and cell phone bills
Cons: Less pay compared to SDE roles.
Work can be less rewarding sometimes.
Sometimes work can feel like a customer support role.
Work-life balance can be too lenient sometimes.
Have to have a self-starter mentality.
5.0
Great place to work and learn
Solutions Architect • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
September 23, 2022
Pros: Great pay, emphasis on learning, growth, and autonomy.
Cons: Big company, lots to learn (drinking from the fire hose)! Transition with leadership shuffle becomes critical for an individual contributor to take the lead/ownership on personal career management.
- 5.0One of the best jobs in my lifeSolutions Architect • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMay 14, 2018Pros: Corporate Culture, Learning, Team, Career opportunities, Line of Business, Fair hiring processCons: Two big unknowns, so getting the right answer could take some time.
- 5.0Solutions Architect SalarySolutions Architect • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesAugust 18, 2021Pros: Great Work Life Balance Great Work Culture Opportunity for remote work Travel Perks such as paid internet and cell phone billsCons: Less pay compared to SDE roles. Work can be less rewarding sometimes. Sometimes work can feel like a customer support role. Work-life balance can be too lenient sometimes. Have to have a self-starter mentality.
- 5.0Great place to work and learnSolutions Architect • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesSeptember 23, 2022Pros: Great pay, emphasis on learning, growth, and autonomy.Cons: Big company, lots to learn (drinking from the fire hose)! Transition with leadership shuffle becomes critical for an individual contributor to take the lead/ownership on personal career management.
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