Amazon’s online assessment (OA) interview is a key step for many tech candidates applying for software engineer roles, especially in North America. Based on recent shared experiences, the OA usually has three main parts: two coding problems, a work simulation, and a behavioral questions section.
The coding problems are typically medium or slightly harder level. Common topics include hash tables, sliding windows, binary tree traversals, and heaps. Some candidates mentioned seeing popular LeetCode questions like “Minimum Window Substring” or “Rearrange String k Distance Apart.” So, practicing these types of problems is essential. Many people also say the second coding problem is usually harder, so managing your time well is important.
The work simulation tests your fit with Amazon’s Leadership Principles. Scenarios often involve dealing with disagreements on a team, ensuring quality remains high under tight deadlines, or identifying and resolving issues in production. This part’s scoring is less obvious but still matters. It’s good to know all the leadership principles well and think about how you’ve applied them in real projects.
Behavioral questions usually come as video recordings or multiple-choice questions. They check your communication and teamwork skills. Successful candidates say the questions often focus on conflict resolution, taking ownership, and delivering results. Using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) helps make your answers clearer.
Overall, candidates recommend practicing extensively and trying to mimic real test conditions when preparing. Joining study groups, sharing experiences, and reviewing mistakes together helps a lot. Also, test your computer and internet ahead of time to avoid technical issues. Taking the OA seriously is important because passing it makes the rest of the interview process smoother.
Release time:2025-06-23
