I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon (Boston, MA) in Mar 2026
Interview
One thing I found challenging during the interview was the format of the behavioral question about exceeding expectations. I began answering using the STAR method to provide a structured and complete response, but I was frequently interrupted with follow-up questions before I could finish my thought.
As a non-native English speaker, this was particularly difficult for me. When I was interrupted, I lost track of where I was in my story and struggled to refocus and pick up from where I had left off. It disrupted my train of thought and made it hard to deliver the full context and outcome of the situation I was describing.
I would have felt more comfortable and confident if I had been given the space to complete my answer before follow-up questions were asked.
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I had a 1 hour phone screening. First half was behavioral interview on the LPs and the second part was technical interview where I had to live code and also answer questions on NLP topics.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you solved a complex problem.
The interview was scheduled in EST, which meant that it took place during the evening hours in Europe. This timing required me to adjust my routine and ensure I was fully prepared despite the later hour. The interviewer was alone, without the presence of any other panel members. I was asked a series of technical questions. Apart from the technical questions, the interview also asked to perform a python test, which was designed to evaluate my programming skills and ability to solve problems efficiently under time constraints.
