Leadership principles and self-service culture
Leadership principles and self-service culture
Amazon is one of the few companies that walk the talk. The 14 leadership principles are key to your career at Amazon. I have been here only for a few months, but I have seen plenty of opportunities for learning and growth. If you are a go-getter and believe in the leadership principles, the sky is the limit for growth. As a Solutions Architect, my job is very challenging, which I love; you get 100% job satisfaction. There is good work-life balance. Flexible hours or work from home, though dependent on manager's discretion, are frequently approved.
New hires are given 2-3 months onboarding time to let them settle in. Most managers allow this to ensure you have all the tools and understand the company and the team.
Amazon, unlike a lot of companies, is peculiar. They have a self-service culture. Don't expect an IT guy to parachute in when you have a problem. You read a wiki or some other documentation to figure out the problem and fix it yourself. This is not a con for me, but I have seen quite a few new hires struggle in the beginning.
401k matching is a bit lower than other companies.
Be prepared to learn and organize your information. Most engineers will not have a problem, but some business-related professionals may struggle to keep up with the pace of innovation and changes to products and services.
I heard about 14 leadership principles during pre-interview prep. I have made these part of my DNA. Thank you. I wish other companies showed the same passion to internalize their vision.
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Solutions Architect
This is a bit weird. I went through six or seven rounds of interviews and thought I did pretty well, with most interviewers being good. However, I did not receive an offer, and Amazon, as a general rule, does not provide feedback. Overall, I don't t
Solutions Architect
The interview lasted about an hour and was very relaxed. The interviewer was quite friendly, and the conversation felt like a chat with colleagues at work. There were some technical questions as well. Overall, the experience was generally positive
Solutions Architect
There are lots of questions on the Leadership Principles, which can be found online. It's important to know what they are and have examples to discuss during the interview process. Practice the questions and answers, as they come up all the time.
Solutions Architect
New York, New York, United StatesJuly 30, 2023This is a bit weird. I went through six or seven rounds of interviews and thought I did pretty well, with most interviewers being good. However, I did not receive an offer, and Amazon, as a general rule, does not provide feedback. Overall, I don't t
Solutions Architect
New York, New York, United StatesFebruary 3, 2022The interview lasted about an hour and was very relaxed. The interviewer was quite friendly, and the conversation felt like a chat with colleagues at work. There were some technical questions as well. Overall, the experience was generally positive
Solutions Architect
New York, New York, United StatesJune 1, 2021There are lots of questions on the Leadership Principles, which can be found online. It's important to know what they are and have examples to discuss during the interview process. Practice the questions and answers, as they come up all the time.
