I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA) in Nov 2015
Interview
1. A recruiter emailed me.
2. I filled out a questionnaire.
3. I had a phone screen.
4. I completed a writing sample.
5. I had another phone screen.
6. I had an all day interview, known as "the loop."
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. What I did at my current position.
2. Behavioral questions:
-Tell me about a time when I took action without my manager's approval, etc.
3. What my worst quality was.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Amazon (Arlington, VA) in May 2026
Interview
The first round interview consisted mostly of Q+A, while the second round provided a greater overlook of Job Specifics and two preliminary LP Questions. There is a prep meeting, individual call, and "candid chat" call before the third Loop interview, which lasts multiple hours.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time you made a mistake. What did you do?
It is super lengthy. You are interviewed by 4-5 different people, and they each ask you questions about leadership principles and your experience. They want you to use the STAR method in answering
