How many questions are asked in an Amazon interview?

The number of questions asked in an Amazon interview depends on the type of interview, the role you're applying for, and the length of each interview round. Here's a breakdown of how many questions you can generally expect in each stage:

1. Phone Screen (Technical or Behavioral)

In the technical phone screen, which lasts about 45-60 minutes, you can expect:

• 1-2 coding questions: These will typically focus on data structures and algorithms, and you will be asked to solve them in real-time using a collaborative coding tool.
• A few behavioral questions: You might also get 2-3 behavioral questions that align with Amazon’s Leadership Principles.

2. Online Assessment

If you're given an online coding assessment, you will typically encounter:

• 2-3 coding problems: These are timed (usually about 60-90 minutes) and test your algorithmic problem-solving abilities.

3. Onsite or Virtual Interviews

During the onsite or virtual interview, which consists of 4-5 back-to-back rounds (each 45-60 minutes), the number of questions per round varies:

• Coding Interviews: Expect 1-2 coding questions per technical interview round, with a focus on algorithms, data structures, and problem-solving. Over 2-3 coding rounds, this adds up to around 2-4 coding questions in total.
• System Design Interview: For mid-level and senior roles, you’ll have 1 system design question in a 60-minute round, where you'll design a scalable system or architecture.
• Behavioral Interviews: In behavioral-focused rounds, you can expect around 3-4 behavioral questions per round, focusing on Amazon’s Leadership Principles. This could add up to 6-8 behavioral questions over the course of multiple rounds.

4. Bar Raiser Interview

The Bar Raiser interview usually includes:

• 1 technical or design question if the interview is focused on technical skills.
• 3-4 behavioral questions if the focus is on cultural fit and leadership qualities.

Total Number of Questions

• Phone screen: 1-2 technical + 2-3 behavioral questions.
• Onsite interviews: 4-5 rounds, with 5-10 technical questions and 6-8 behavioral questions in total.

Summary:

In total, for a typical Amazon interview process, you can expect to face:

• 5-10 technical questions (coding + system design, depending on the role and level).
• 6-10 behavioral questions across different rounds.

To prepare for these interviews, consider using resources like Grokking the Coding Interview for coding questions and Grokking the System Design Interview for system design, as well as Grokking Modern Behavioral Interview for behavioral questions—all available through DesignGurus.io. These can help you master both technical and behavioral aspects of the interview process.