Specially the retail software division is highly engaged in politics. If you want to join, then only join AWS, Kindle, or Fire TV.
The management in retail is highly political. The high bar set upon them makes them compete between orgs, and you may be dragged into it.
Low salary.
The management in retail has a target to put a certain percentage of people on PIP. They always choose SDE-2s for this. You would be surprised at the feedback in PIPs. Your manager will say it's not in their control; it's company policy of rank and yank, etc., etc.
Lots of micromanagement. In fact, the manager keeps documenting your daily activities. They do not know who will be put on PIP the next year, so they are always ready with the proofs.
Actually, other companies should stop hiring managers from Amazon. They bring their toxic culture everywhere.
Interview for university recruitment. There was an OTA with two questions, followed by some behavioral questions. This was followed by an interview with a hiring manager. The interview was mostly a chat about Amazon, with one or two questions about
The interview process can be long; expect to have more than four interviews, but you can do it. Nothing is impossible. Just study, and remember there are so many examples of interview questions they ask online.
One technical take-home coding assessment. One online behavioral assessment (multiple choice). Both were online and had different time limits. Neither involved an interview with another human. Both must be passed to move through the process.
Interview for university recruitment. There was an OTA with two questions, followed by some behavioral questions. This was followed by an interview with a hiring manager. The interview was mostly a chat about Amazon, with one or two questions about
The interview process can be long; expect to have more than four interviews, but you can do it. Nothing is impossible. Just study, and remember there are so many examples of interview questions they ask online.
One technical take-home coding assessment. One online behavioral assessment (multiple choice). Both were online and had different time limits. Neither involved an interview with another human. Both must be passed to move through the process.