Process
The process is the same as everyone else's:
- Recruiter call
- Tech assessment
- Virtual on-site
If you do well on the assessment, they skip the tech call.
The virtual on-site has six rounds and includes the same archaic situational questions posted everywhere.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 49 interview experiences for the Amazon Solutions Architect role in United States.
Success Rate
12%
Pass Rate
Amazon's interview process for their Solutions Architect roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral33%
Negative35%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Amazon's Solutions Architect interview process in United States.
Amazon Work Experiences
5.0
High demanding but enabling & friendly environment
Solutions Architect • Current Employee
Zürich, Switzerland
January 27, 2022
Pros: - Friendly people
- No non-sense, big corporate processes
- Big investment in people
Cons: Nothing major I can think of.
3.0
Work for market leader
Solutions Architect • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
December 23, 2015
Pros: You get to work with smart people, different industry verticals, and different tech areas. This job prepares you for leadership positions in industry.
Cons: You can probably make more money somewhere else. You would want to do so many things that it will be difficult to maintain balance.
5.0
Get ready to learn and build your career the Amazon way
Solutions Architect • Current Employee
September 9, 2022
Pros: Tremendous energy and a peculiar culture that encourages learning and experimentation, ownership and self-service. Everyone truly lives by and embodies the leadership principles.
Cons: If you're addicted to the peculiar ways of working here, you may find it hard to resist the temptation to overwork.
Onboarding and the first few months can sometimes be overwhelming.
It can get tough dealing with imposter syndrome if you start comparing yourself with peers.
- 5.0High demanding but enabling & friendly environmentSolutions Architect • Current EmployeeZürich, SwitzerlandJanuary 27, 2022Pros: - Friendly people - No non-sense, big corporate processes - Big investment in peopleCons: Nothing major I can think of.
- 3.0Work for market leaderSolutions Architect • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesDecember 23, 2015Pros: You get to work with smart people, different industry verticals, and different tech areas. This job prepares you for leadership positions in industry.Cons: You can probably make more money somewhere else. You would want to do so many things that it will be difficult to maintain balance.
- 5.0Get ready to learn and build your career the Amazon waySolutions Architect • Current EmployeeSeptember 9, 2022Pros: Tremendous energy and a peculiar culture that encourages learning and experimentation, ownership and self-service. Everyone truly lives by and embodies the leadership principles.Cons: If you're addicted to the peculiar ways of working here, you may find it hard to resist the temptation to overwork. Onboarding and the first few months can sometimes be overwhelming. It can get tough dealing with imposter syndrome if you start comparing yourself with peers.
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