Candidate Information:
Status: Actively seeking opportunities, 1 year of relevant experience as an Intern, targeting an SDE-1 role at Amazon India
Date of OA completion: July 23, 2025
Overview of Online Assessment:
- Duration: 3 hours
- Method: Online (proctored test link with 7-day completion window, received July 17 and completed July 23)
- Focus: Data Structures & Algorithms, Workstyle Assessment, Behavioural MCQs
Key Questions:
- One string manipulation problem (easy-moderate difficulty)
- One DP-based array problem (hard)
- Behavioural and workstyle multiple-choice questions (Amazon leadership principlesāoriented)
Obstacles: The DP array problem was challenging but manageable.
Post-OA Reflections:
- Company Culture Insights: The workstyle and behavioural assessment gave a glimpse into Amazonās culture of ownership, customer obsession, and structured problem-solving.
- Evaluator Feedback: No feedback received yet as the process has not progressed beyond OA.
Suggestions for Improvement:
Faster communication about next steps would make the process smoother for candidates.
Additional Information:
Completed OA successfully on July 23. Awaiting updates from Amazon regarding further interview rounds; no communication so far.
Closing Note:
Overall, the OA experience was positive. The mix of DSA and behavioral assessments was well-structured, and the problems were engaging. Hoping to hear back regarding the next steps.
