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A #recruiting tale of a small world 😊 I used to hire engineering managers at Google, I was tapping into a pool of over 100+ managers from Amazon, trying to make them #interview & #join the 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐞. Ironically, in the midst of these effort, I received an #offer to join Amazon myself. Suddenly, some of the candidates I had been pursuing became my hiring managers. The looks on their faces during our first video call were #priceless— 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐰𝐤𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬. I remembered our previous conversations; some candidates (& now hiring managers) were already #interviewing, others were preparing before considering the move, and a few had shared reasons for their job change, in details which is not to be shared here 😃 . Building rapport with them was a hilarious journey in itself. A few brave souls even dared to ask the ultimate question: "So, Google vs. Amazon—what's your take?" Of course, I had to dodge that bullet thinking that if I say anything, I might not have a #job at either place! 😅 #expereince #recruiting #amazon #google #engineeringmanager #jobchange #hiringmanager #candidates #career #hiring

🌟 Grateful and Honored 🌟 I'm thrilled to share that I’ve had the opportunity to be part of the technical team behind Amazon's innovative Alexa skill - ‘Interview Ready’! 🚀 https://lnkd.in/gSpiYzPM This new voice-based Alexa skill is designed to empower job candidates with 24/7 access to role-specific guidance and insights into Amazon’s unique hiring process. Whether you're preparing for a Software Developer role, Business Analyst, or Frontend Engineer position, ‘Interview Ready’ ensures that candidates feel confident and prepared for every stage of the interview process. 📱🎤 Through this skill, candidates can: Get role-specific resources like job descriptions and skillset expectations Understand Amazon’s Leadership Principles and align responses with the company’s core values Gain insights into the hiring process, including the STAR method for behavioral interviews Access interview prep materials anytime, anywhere 🌍 Being part of a project that uses technology to enhance the candidate experience is truly rewarding. It’s exciting to see how Alexa is transforming the way we prepare for interviews, making it easier and more accessible for everyone! 🙌 A big thank you to the entire team for bringing this vision to life! Let’s continue to innovate and give back to the community. 💡💪 📣 Get started with Interview Ready today! Just say, “Alexa, make me Interview Ready” on any Alexa-enabled device. #Thankful #Innovation #Alexa #InterviewReady #Amazon #TechForGood #LeadershipPrinciples #JobPreparation #CareerGrowth #Mentorship #DigitalTransformation #DEI #Hiring #Empowerment #VoiceTechnology #Amazon #InsideAmazonIndiaStores #InsideAmazonIndia #InsideAmazonStoresIndia #AmazonTalentAmbassadors #LifeAtAmazon

Going from a Tier 3 college and a service-based company to Amazon is one of the biggest milestones in my career!❤️ Sharing the Amazon SDE Interview Process in detail for those aspiring to join: 📌 *Round 1 - Online Coding Assessment:* Consisted of two coding questions on two-pointers and graphs. I had to explain the time complexity and the approach taken to solve the problems. 📌 *Round 2 - DSA Round:* Had to solve a graph problem (medium-hard) and another medium-level problem. I solved both within an hour. 📌 *Round 3 - DSA Round:* Tackled a DP on trees problem and a heaps-based question, solving both successfully. Received feedback within 30 minutes. 📌 *Round 4 - Bar Raiser Round:* Faced two DSA problems and in-depth questions about my projects and current work. This round lasted 1.5 hours. 📌 *Round 5 - Hiring Managerial Round:* Focused on behavioral questions, OS, system design, computer networks, and my projects. The journey to Amazon wasn't easy. My resume was not getting shortlisted and I lacked proper guidance😓 So, if your situation is similar to mine and you’re not able to crack PBCs, try reaching out to a senior engineer from your target company for guidance. You can connect with them on a free strategy call here: https://lnkd.in/dCyHHTgc These experienced engineers at Preplaced will guide you end-to-end on your interview preparation journey - from the resume, upskilling, and mock interviews to referrals, they’ll make sure you land your dream job. Give it a shot! 🚀 #amazon #interviewexperience #collab #preplacedcollab #softwareengineer #interviewpreparation

#hiringtech #hiringengineers #awsjobs Come join us and become part of a high performing team. DM me Manish Agrawal Bhanu Dev Jaiswal Sri Namburi for more details. We are hiring experienced (3+ years experience ) engineers (Backend/Frontend engineers in Seattle/NYC) . Why you should join #amazonconnect ? 1. We have clear goals tied closely to team and organizational priorities. - Our teams are aligned in their focus, purpose, and priorities. We set team and individual goals that support this shared vision so that team's work drives achievement. Goals are not only aligned, but they are clearly defined, so everyone in the team knows exactly what they need to do and how to get there. 2. We understand how each team's work fits into the organizational mission. When employees understand how their job fits into the context of the overall goals and mission of the organization, they are more engaged and productive. Teams at Amazon Connect knows their “why” and work together to support a shared vision - to make our customer efficient and successful. 3. We have defined clear roles and responsibilities of each team member. Conflict can quickly derail an otherwise talented and productive team. Our high-performing teams minimize unnecessary conflict by defining each person’s role and responsibilities clearly. This prevents confusion over project ownership, keeps workflows and deadlines organized, and ensures accountability across the board. 4. We take communication very seriously- communicate clearly and respectfully. When communication breaks down, conflict arises and performance suffers. At Amazon Connect - teams set clear expectations and channels for communication so everyone knows when and where to communicate and who they need to connect with. 5. We manage work and deadlines based on priorities. At Amazon Connect - teams focus on what matters most and spend their time accordingly. We understand that not all work has equal importance or urgency, and we manage projects based on what tasks have the highest priority and highest impact. 6. We trust and respect each other. The level of collaboration and teamwork required for high achievement depends on trust and mutual respect. Everyone in the team value each other and trust each person to do their job. We respect diversity of thought and experience and recognize those differences make them stronger. 7. We celebrate success together and recognize contributions. At Amazon Connect - Teams understand that success results from team effort. We celebrate wins together and take opportunities to recognize and show appreciation for each employee’s contributions. 8. We practice continuous learning. At Amazon Connect - teams value feedback and learn from our mistakes. We look for opportunities to grow by nurturing a feedback culture and investing in ongoing employee development. Continuous learning propels growth and keeps teams striving for higher achievement.

Amazon is hiring Software Engineers. Sharing the list of most asked DSA questions in Amazon Check out the list of 20 questions you must solve before your DSA interview 1. Two Sum (Easy) 2. Merge Two Sorted Lists (Easy) 3. Best Time to Buy and Sell Stock (Easy) 4. Flood Fill (Easy) 5. Number of Islands (Medium) 6. Rotting Oranges (Medium) 7. LRU Cache (Medium) 8. Copy List with Random Pointer (Medium) 9. Word Break (Medium) 10. Group Anagrams (Medium) 11. Merge Intervals (Medium) 12. 3 Sum (Medium) 13. Longest Palindromic Substring (Medium) 14. All Nodes Distance K in Binary Tree (Medium) 15. Shortest Path in Binary Matrix (Medium) 16. Merge k Sorted Lists (Hard) 17. Trapping Rain Water (Hard) 18. Frog Jump (Hard) 19. Sliding Window Maximum (Hard) 20. Word Search II (Hard) Apply here :- 1+ years - https://lnkd.in/gsshGQiu https://lnkd.in/gKk-SzwK 3+ years - https://lnkd.in/gCmKR4kw https://lnkd.in/gYuYfdwM 5+ years - https://lnkd.in/gx-Z4mE9 6+ years - https://lnkd.in/gBwuWPS8 Hope this helps. Do let me know in the comments if you need a similar list for system design interview questions. You can follow Akanksha Buchke to stay updated with the latest hirings, referrals, DSA and system design content. #amazoninterviewquestions #amazon #faang #interviewexperience #hiring #jobs #akankshabuchke #connections

Attention Seattle Tech Trailblazers: I know, I know - the constant barrage of messages from Amazon recruiters has probably left you feeling a little jaded. But before you write off another opportunity, hear me out. Hi, I’’m Adriana Montez and I'm a recruiter that’s been on the Amazon Talent Acquisition team here for 5 ½ years and my team supports senior engineer hiring for 1/3 of Amazon across North America. With my deep understanding of Amazon's culture and technical needs, I'm equipped to guide you through the process and ensure you're set up for success. You see, at Amazon, we're not just looking for technical wizards. We're searching for the rare breed of innovators who can see beyond the code, who understand how to turn bold ideas into game-changing realities. Our engineers are tackling complex challenges, pushing the boundaries of what's possible, and reshaping the future of technology. But they don't do it alone. They're surrounded by a diverse, collaborative team of problem-solvers who bring unique perspectives and complementary skills to the table. So if you're tired of the generic recruitment pitches, let's have an authentic conversation about how you can join our ranks and make your mark on the world. I know firsthand the magic that happens here, and I'm confident that once you see it for yourself, you won't want to be anywhere else. Intrigued? Reach out to me directly, and let's start shaping the future together. #SeniorSoftwareEngineer #TechLeader #InnovationChampion #AmazonEngineering #SeattleTechScene #CloudComputing #ScalableArchitecture #DataEngineering #MachineLearning #CareerGrowth #TechCommunity #AmazonCulture #AmazonRecruiter #TenuredTalentAcquisition #TopEngineeringTalent #AmazonCultureFit #TechCareerAdvancement #NewChapterAtAmazon #SuccessfulPlacement #GuidingTalent #ExperiencedInsider

#hiring Among the many things I learned at Amazon, one of the most important was how to build the right team. It all came down to one interesting hiring principle: "𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙗𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙩 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙛 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙭𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡". At ENSO Business Consulting, we follow the same principle. We believe: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪'𝙡𝙡 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙚. For the past couple of months, we have been searching for Amazon Performance Marketing specialists. We interacted with several candidates. For some, we weren't the right fit; others weren't the right fit for the role. But if you trust the process and persist with it long enough, you usually find success. And we did. We've closed on one position. Yet, with a fast-growing business, we have even more room on the team. If you are keen on working as an 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 (1-4 years of experience handling Amazon business for clients), we have different roles to suit your experience. Email your CV to hr@ensobusinessconsulting.com #amazon #amazonppc

My Amazon Bangalore interview experience for L5 Software role. I have given Amazon interviews in Jan-2022. Here’s my interview experience (and result): 🗺️ The process: 1️⃣ Message from recruiter on LinkedIn in Dec 2021. 2️⃣ Asked for 15 days of preparation time. 3️⃣ 3 Coding rounds. 4️⃣ 2 System Design rounds. 5️⃣ 1 Behavioral round. 🎢 The interview breakdown: 1️⃣ Coding round 1: A linked list cycle problem and mirror a Binary tree. Easy-Medium difficulty, was able to solve both with edge cases. 2️⃣ Coding round 2: Add two numbers given in form of Linked List. I gave the brute and optimal solution. This was my best round as i have not solved similar problem earlier 3️⃣ Coding round 3: Reverse Linked List in group of K, with some additional edge case Medium difficulty. 4️⃣ System Design round 1: Was asked to design an home based Audio/Video monitoring system. 5️⃣ System Design round 2: This was more of an LRU cache system, with some additional constrain. 6️⃣ Leadership round: Behavioral and leadership questions. - Had 2 rounds with 2 different hiring mangers. Prepared commonly asked questions and examples from my experience few days before this round and that really helped. 🎯 Result: After a week of waiting, I was informed that my interview feedback is positive, Offer was accepted and later I joined Amazon after serving my notice period in Qualcomm in the month of April🛫. Overall, I found Amazon interview problems really interesting and challenging to solve. One of the best interview processes that I went through in my career that opened paths for my entry to FAANG 😎 📚 Few tips for a successful interview: - Clarify your doubts before you start coding. - Aim to get the correct solution first, then focus on optimization. - Communicate your thoughts though out the interview. - Don't ignore Leadership and behavioral questions. Follow Gurtaj S. for future update. I am planning to cover my career journey and the hiccups/best practices for others Photo credit: Yagyesh Tripathi #SoftwareEngineering #careergrowth

Amazon and Google Reviews help users decide whether they want to buy a product. Introducing Hiring Reviews! We at the Job Applicant Perspective think job applicants deserve a way to safely and anonymously, but also publicly talk in detail about what they liked, or didn't like about a hiring process. This can help other job applicants decide whether they want to participate in that process too. The silent and often silenced stakeholder in modern hiring deserves a chance to have a voice that shakes the foundations of modern hiring to its core and makes it work better for everyone involved. Check out The Job Applicant Perspective on LinkedIn or visit our webpage and scroll down to share your story and talk - anonymously but openly - about your experience of a hiring process. #jobseekers #career #jobs #interviewtips #applicants4applicants #empowerapplicants

Is GenAI turning your hiring process into chaos? I’ve been hearing this a lot lately: overwhelmed TA teams drowning in AI-generated applications, struggling to spot real talent. Suddenly, hiring feels less like a strategy and more like a lottery. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. That’s why we’re hosting our third TA Disruptors Inside Track Masterclass – this time, we’ve teamed up with Amazon to unpack how GenAI is flipping recruitment on its head and, more importantly, how you can stay ahead of the game. 🎙 What’s on the table? 💡Fresh insights: The latest on how GenAI is reshaping Early Careers and experienced hiring. 📖 Amazon’s take: Their playbook for keeping recruitment fair, accurate, and inclusive. 🚀 Actionable advice: Simple steps to future-proof your hiring process (and keep your sanity intact). 📅 When: November 28th, 12–1 pm GMT (Zoom) 💬 Bonus: A live Q&A with Robert Newry (Arctic Shores CEO) and Lauren Gladwell (Amazon) – bring your toughest questions. ✨ Ready to take back control of your hiring process? Sign up in the comments and let’s tackle this together. Hope to see you there! 🙌