Amazon - Frontend Engineer
Overview
Amazon's frontend engineer interview process included an online assessment focusing on JavaScript fundamentals, followed by technical and behavioral interviews emphasizing their leadership principles.
Interview Location/Type:
Remote
Interview Process
Online Assessment
Duration: 60 minutesJavaScript coding challenges and a work simulation assessment.
Implement a function to flatten a nested array
Phone Screen
Duration: 45 minutesTechnical interview focusing on JavaScript, React, and frontend concepts.
Create a simple React component for a to-do list with add and remove functionality
Virtual Onsite - Frontend Coding
Duration: 60 minutesImplement a real-world frontend component with state management and event handling.
Build a responsive image carousel with prev/next navigation and autoplay functionality
Virtual Onsite - Bar Raiser Interview
Duration: 60 minutesInterview conducted by a trained "Bar Raiser" who focuses on Amazon Leadership Principles and ensures a high hiring bar.
Tell me about a time when you delivered results under tight constraints or deadlines
Describe a situation where you had to make a decision without having all the information you wanted
Preparation Notes
Amazon places significant emphasis on Leadership Principles even for entry-level roles. Technical questions focused on JavaScript fundamentals, React, and frontend best practices.
Interview Tips
- Study Amazon's Leadership Principles and prepare concrete examples that demonstrate them
- Practice JavaScript coding questions including closures, event handling, and asynchronous programming
- Be prepared to implement React components with proper state management
- Focus on responsive design and accessibility best practices
- Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) for behavioral questions
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