I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Amazon in May 2011
Interview
Java Int
Guy called me - started with the plan of interview..first 20 mts this...20 mts that
then
whats final finalize finally
hashmap implementation and tree -which one is good
what happens if there is collision in bucket - [hashmap] [all correct]
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Gave me a requirement - he wanted me to impl it.
req-
process1 upgrade
do this 1[lets say a job - write to file]
do this 2
process 2
do that 3
call process 1 upgrade
end process 2 upgrade
existing process 2 do this[so upgrade stops here.]
design/ code in java - where i want to upgrade processes.
I mean even if we get the question, you will have to apply your thinking and coding/design ability to come up with the result.
ALSO - ask questions - cos he hardly mentioned anything.
[did not complete-tried to be too cool]
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last - write fibonacci series in java.[done in a min]
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i did fumble on design thing cos - i went with a very generic approach anf the time just ran out. he gave 15 mts i guess...
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well i did ok, but i think im out.
prepare for int by learning few algos and trying to apply them in real time.
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I applied online. I interviewed at Amazon (Bengaluru)
Interview
The interview process consisted of an online assessment followed by two technical interview rounds and one behavioral round. The technical rounds focused on Data Structures, Algorithms, Java, and problem-solving skills. The behavioral round covered Amazon Leadership Principles and past project experiences. The interviewers were professional and the process was well structured.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: Find the first non-repeating character in a string.
I applied online. I interviewed at Amazon (Tel Aviv-Yafo)
Interview
Amazon's home assignment test involves receiving a coding or case study assignment, completing it independently within a specified deadline (usually a few days), and submitting it for team review. I got an answer after 2 days
Had a screening from recruiter, then a follow up phone interview.
Had been asked to take an assessment and I flunked it.
I had hard time managing the time in 45 min window.