High compensation, good perks, prestige, reasonable accommodations, casual culture, modern office, good cafeteria, available connecting shuttles.
Isolated, outdated technological environment, red tape, insane access security, no creative freedom, bad hardware, high capacity, dense office sitting and space, pets allowed, long lines for restrooms and elevators, lots of not-so-bright interns and freshmen, high turnaround and churn, clueless management, no parking, not-so-easy access from outside the city downtown area, high secrecy, no opportunity for growth, no career path.
Beyond repair... Modernize IT tools and technical base. Use open source, remove insane building access security rules, get more office space, have a clear career growth path, and reward loyalty.
1. Coding Challenge: Takes 90 minutes; work through two coding problems. 2. Work Simulation: Based on the situation, choose the best option. 3. Work Style Surveys: Answer questions about how you approach software engineering work and your approach to
Two back-to-back one-hour interviews. Both are behavioral and technical. There is also a 10-minute break in between interviews. You will receive an offer 7-10 days after. Overall, not bad at all.
tl;dr I was ignored for not having a US visa, even though I said I'd need visa sponsorship multiple times. It was a total waste of time. When submitting your application at Amazon, you have to check a box signaling whether you have permission to wor
1. Coding Challenge: Takes 90 minutes; work through two coding problems. 2. Work Simulation: Based on the situation, choose the best option. 3. Work Style Surveys: Answer questions about how you approach software engineering work and your approach to
Two back-to-back one-hour interviews. Both are behavioral and technical. There is also a 10-minute break in between interviews. You will receive an offer 7-10 days after. Overall, not bad at all.
tl;dr I was ignored for not having a US visa, even though I said I'd need visa sponsorship multiple times. It was a total waste of time. When submitting your application at Amazon, you have to check a box signaling whether you have permission to wor