Amazon, one of the world’s leading tech giants, is not just about e-commerce—it’s a powerhouse in cloud computing (AWS), artificial intelligence, operations, and product innovation. Every year, Amazon hires thousands of freshers in India for roles ranging from Software Development Engineer (SDE) to Operations Analyst and Product Management Interns.

📌 Packages Offered at Amazon

• SDE 1 (Software Development Engineer): ₹18 – 25 LPA (depending on location & level)
• Support/Operations Roles: ₹4 – 8 LPA
• Product/Program Management: ₹12 – 20 LPA
• Internships: Stipend ranges between ₹60,000 – ₹80,000/month

📌 Placement Process

1. Online Assessment (OA)
   • Consists of coding rounds (DSA-focused)
   • Work simulation tasks (Amazon’s “Work Style Assessment”)
2. Technical Interviews
   • Covers DSA, problem-solving, OOPs, DBMS, system design (for higher roles)
   • 2–3 rounds of problem-solving and debugging
3. HR/Managerial Round
   • Leadership Principles based questions (Amazon focuses heavily on their 16 LPs)
   • Situational & behavioral interview

📌 Frequently Asked Questions in Amazon Placement

• Coding:
  • Find the longest substring without repeating characters
  • Implement LRU Cache
  • Find kth largest element in an array
  • Design a URL shortener (system design basics for advanced roles)
• Behavioral (Leadership Principles):
  • Tell me about a time when you disagreed with your manager.
  • Describe a situation where you took ownership of a project.
  • Give an example of delivering results under pressure.

📌 Preparation Tips

✅ Focus on DSA & problem-solving (LeetCode, GeeksforGeeks, InterviewBit)
✅ Practice system design basics for higher-level roles
✅ Revise OOPs, DBMS, OS, Networking for tech interviews
✅ Prepare STAR-format answers for Leadership Principles

📌 Best Resources for Preparation

• DSA Practice:
  • LeetCode – Amazon Tagged Problems
  • InterviewBit Amazon Questions
  • GeeksforGeeks – Amazon Archives
• Leadership Principles & HR Prep:
  • Amazon’s Leadership Principles
  • Glassdoor – Amazon Interview Experiences

📌 Why Choose Amazon? (Upside)

• High salary packages & stock options (RSUs)
• Exposure to large-scale systems (AWS, Alexa, e-commerce)
• Growth in cloud, AI/ML, and product management
• Strong focus on innovation & leadership development