amazon | Software Engineer | Interview Experience
Interview Date: Not specified
Result: Not specified
Difficulty: Not specified
Interview Process
The interview began with a 15-minute behavioral question segment, focusing on one question with no follow-up. This was followed by a 30-minute coding challenge that involved an ambiguous object-oriented programming (OOP) problem. The second coding session also lasted 30 minutes and centered on finding a matching Amazon locker for an Amazon package. The candidate was required to define their own API, including request and response structures, while considering high availability and error handling. The emphasis was on navigating ambiguity, OOP concepts, and some data structures and algorithms (DSA).
Technical Questions
- System Design: Find a matching Amazon locker for an Amazon package (OOP, API design, high availability, error handling)
Tips & Insights
The key to success in this interview was navigating ambiguity effectively and demonstrating a solid understanding of OOP principles and error handling strategies. For the high availability aspect, the candidate discussed solutions for handling multiple package requests simultaneously, suggesting the division of responsibilities into reserve and commit functions, and modifying the return type for error handling to StatusOr.