It is okay
It is okay
Good compensation. Smart coworkers. Company truly cares about its customers.
Poor work-life balance.
24/7 on-call policy.
Management prefers the status quo rather than improving processes.
Make sure you also spend effort taking care of your employees. Most of my co-workers do not think Amazon is a place for a long-term career.
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Software Engineer
I applied through a recruiter. 15-minute phone screen which was simple, followed by a 2.5-hour online exam the next week. Coding portion was on HackerRank, and contained dynamic programming questions. Quite difficult, recommend practicing for a coup
Software Engineer
I tried the first few screens and then decided not to continue. The process was fine, but not having remote options is a deal killer. Hopefully, that changes soon as remote work becomes more prevalent.
Software Engineer
The interview included technical and behavioral questions, totaling 4 hours with 4 interviewers. There was 1 manager and 3 engineers. One of the engineers was a "bar raiser" from another team. The manager focused solely on behavioral questions, ask
Software Engineer
Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaJune 7, 2026I applied through a recruiter. 15-minute phone screen which was simple, followed by a 2.5-hour online exam the next week. Coding portion was on HackerRank, and contained dynamic programming questions. Quite difficult, recommend practicing for a coup
Software Engineer
Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaOctober 1, 2023I tried the first few screens and then decided not to continue. The process was fine, but not having remote options is a deal killer. Hopefully, that changes soon as remote work becomes more prevalent.
Software Engineer
Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaApril 13, 2023The interview included technical and behavioral questions, totaling 4 hours with 4 interviewers. There was 1 manager and 3 engineers. One of the engineers was a "bar raiser" from another team. The manager focused solely on behavioral questions, ask
