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Interview experience
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Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
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Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Least Common Ancestor of binary tree
  • Ans. 

    The least common ancestor of a binary tree is the node that is the lowest common ancestor of two given nodes in the tree.

    • Start from the root node and recursively search for the given nodes in the left and right subtrees.

    • If one node is found in the left subtree and the other in the right subtree, then the current node is the least common ancestor.

    • If both nodes are found in the left subtree, then the least common ancesto...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Smallest path to reach from a to b point in matrix
  • Ans. 

    Use Dijkstra's algorithm to find the smallest path from point a to point b in a matrix.

    • Implement Dijkstra's algorithm to find the shortest path in a matrix

    • Create a matrix representation of the graph with weights on edges

    • Start from point a and explore all possible paths to reach point b

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Top Amazon Software Developer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Maximum Subarray Sum Problem Statement Given an array of integers, determine the maximum possible sum of any contiguous subarray within the array. Example: Input: array = [34, -50, 42, 14, -5, 86] Output: 137 Explanation: The maximum sum is... read more
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Q1. Maximum Subarray Sum Problem Statement Given an array of integers, determine the maximum possible sum of any contiguous subarray within the array. Example: Input: array = [34, -50, 42, 14, -5, 86] Output: 137 Explanation: The maximum sum is... read more
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Write a query to get first order for every customer in the year 2021
  • Ans. 

    Query to retrieve the first order for each customer in 2021

    • Use a subquery to find the minimum order date for each customer in 2021

    • Join the subquery with the main table on customer ID and order date to get the first order

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How do you connect S3 and Lambda
  • Ans. 

    S3 and Lambda can be connected using S3 event notifications to trigger Lambda functions.

    • Set up an S3 bucket and create a Lambda function

    • Configure the S3 bucket to send event notifications to the Lambda function

    • Define the event type and prefix/suffix for triggering the Lambda function

    • Lambda function will be automatically triggered when the specified event occurs in the S3 bucket

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is Churn Rate? What is customer conversion rate?
  • Ans. 

    Churn rate is the percentage of customers who stop using a product or service over a certain period of time. Customer conversion rate is the percentage of potential customers who take a desired action, such as making a purchase.

    • Churn rate measures customer retention and loyalty.

    • Customer conversion rate measures the effectiveness of marketing and sales efforts.

    • Churn rate can be calculated by dividing the number of custo...

  • Answered by AI

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Amazon Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via AmbitionBox and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude test is a standardized assessment that measures a person's skills and abilities, rather than their existing knowledge or qualification.

Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do you want to join Amazon
  • Ans. 

    I want to join Amazon because of its innovative culture, global impact, and opportunities for growth.

    • Innovative culture: Amazon is known for its cutting-edge technology and constant innovation.

    • Global impact: Working at Amazon allows me to be part of a company that has a worldwide reach and influence.

    • Opportunities for growth: Amazon offers a wide range of career development opportunities and the chance to learn and grow

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What does algorithm mean
  • Ans. 

    An algorithm is a set of instructions or rules designed to solve a specific problem or perform a specific task.

    • An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or accomplishing a task.

    • It is a finite sequence of well-defined, computer-implementable instructions.

    • Algorithms can be used in various fields such as computer science, mathematics, and engineering.

    • Examples of algorithms include sorting algorithms l...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is data structure
  • Ans. 

    Data structure is a way of organizing and storing data in a computer so that it can be accessed and modified efficiently.

    • Data structures define the way data is organized and stored in memory.

    • Examples include arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, and graphs.

    • Choosing the right data structure is important for optimizing performance and memory usage in software development.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is collections API
  • Ans. 

    Collections API is a set of tools and protocols that allow developers to interact with and manage collections of data.

    • Collections API provides methods for adding, removing, and updating items in a collection.

    • It allows developers to retrieve specific items from a collection based on various criteria.

    • Collections API can also include features for sorting and filtering data within a collection.

    • Examples of Collections API i...

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. Build a strong resume with showing your talent and achievements.
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Top Amazon Transaction Risk Investigator Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. If a seller wants to sell a phone worth 60k at 7k on amazon then would you allow him? If not then why? And what are the things you wanna confirm before allowing him to sell his product in your website?
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Q1. If a seller wants to sell a phone worth 60k at 7k on amazon then would you allow him? If not then why? And what are the things you wanna confirm before allowing him to sell his product in your website?
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude, grammar and logical reasoning

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Group discussion for around 15 members in one set

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why did you choose Amazon
  • Q2. Why did choose this particular role

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. They asked about previous work experience and it depends on candidate experience, if you are fresher then question could be different
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was Versant Test where they asked questions based on Job description, Language Knowledge and proper speaking skills is enough to clear this round.
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Asked about Previous work experience
  • Q2. Asked what is RCO process
  • Q3. Three Situational Questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be clear and honest with your answer. Avoid giving wrong answer in 1-on-1 Interview, If you have no idea about that topic just say I have no Idea instead of giving wrong answer. For versant test be calm and compose and attend the test, for speech test speak after 1-2 seconds after you are hearing the beep sound, no need to rush when the question gets completed. For 1-1 Interview especially in Situational Question try to answer in STAR Method. Just check Amazon Star method in google you will get the idea. Also learn the 16 Principles of the Amazon.

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Q1. How would you investigate a situation where a buyer receives an empty box of an iPhone?
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Sdet Lead Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 13 Dec 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

I don't have any kind of info.

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Same as above. no information here,
  • Q2. There was only 1 and 1 question.

Top Amazon Sdet Lead Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Leetcode Hard Median of two sorted arrays in O log n time
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Sdet Lead Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. write a palindrome program without using any in-build method. if there are 500 test cases and need to run only 50 test cases, then how to approach and do it? what is the framework used in your project? how will you handle if a team member w... read more
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Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 3 Dec 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Question on time,profit and loss, speed and distance

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself and strength

Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 26 Dec 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the format and content of the coding test conducted by Amazon?
  • Ans. 

    Amazon coding tests typically consist of multiple choice questions, debugging exercises, and coding challenges.

    • Multiple choice questions testing knowledge of programming concepts and algorithms

    • Debugging exercises to identify and fix errors in code snippets

    • Coding challenges to solve algorithmic problems within a time limit

    • Examples: Implementing a sorting algorithm, solving a problem using dynamic programming

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is your understanding of the work processes at Amazon?
  • Ans. 

    Amazon work processes involve efficient order fulfillment, inventory management, customer service, and continuous improvement.

    • Order fulfillment involves picking, packing, and shipping items quickly and accurately.

    • Inventory management includes tracking stock levels, replenishing items, and optimizing storage space.

    • Customer service focuses on resolving issues, answering inquiries, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

    • Conti...

  • Answered by AI

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Amazon customer care work from home
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Binary Search based optimisation question

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tree based question, min cost to reach a node
  • Q2. LLD of product service in a e-commerce platform

Top Amazon Software Development Engineer II Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. find a missing number in unsorted array which is having elements in the range[1,n]
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Software Development Engineer II Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Given 2 large numeric comma seperated strings. You need to calculate their sum along with maintaining the correct position of commas. Example Test Case - s1 - "123,456,788" s2 - "1" output - "123,456,789" constraints - since the strings can... read more
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Data Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 20 Sep 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Majorly the interviews revolve around the following skills :
1. Advanced SQL
2. PYTHON (DSA)

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Majorly the interviews revolve around the following skills :
1. Advanced SQL
2. python (DSA)

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Which techniques you would have used on a system you have worked in the past to be able to optimise it further. (Deep knowledge of the databases is required)
  • Ans. 

    I would have used indexing, query optimization, and data partitioning to optimize the system.

    • Implement indexing on frequently queried columns to improve search performance.

    • Optimize queries by using proper joins, filters, and aggregations.

    • Partition large tables to distribute data across multiple storage devices for faster access.

    • Use materialized views to precompute and store aggregated data for quicker retrieval.

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  • Q2. Situational questions on the ETL tools used and advantages and disadvantages of both
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Describe a complex situation you were in at workplace and how did you handle it?
  • Ans. 

    Handled a complex data migration project by breaking it down into smaller tasks and collaborating with team members.

    • Identified key stakeholders and their requirements

    • Developed a detailed project plan with timelines and milestones

    • Assigned specific tasks to team members based on their strengths and expertise

    • Regularly communicated progress updates and addressed any issues promptly

  • Answered by AI

Data Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Optimal Strategy for a Coin Game You are playing a coin game with your friend Ninjax. There are N coins placed in a straight line. Here are the rules of the game: 1. Each coin has a value associated with it. 2. The game involves two players... read more
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Amazon Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Amazon interview?
Amazon interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Amazon interview process are One-on-one Round, Resume Shortlist and Aptitude Test.
How to prepare for Amazon interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Amazon. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Amazon expect are Operations, Customer Service, Project Management, SQL and Customer Experience Management.
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How long is the Amazon interview process?

The duration of Amazon interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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