Amazon
Cloud Engineer
Practice for Cloud Engineer
Amazon
Fundamental Screening
30 minutesThis round assesses the candidate's foundational knowledge of cloud computing concepts, AWS services, and basic troubleshooting skills.
5 minutesWhat are the three basic types of cloud services, and can you give an example of an AWS product for each?
5 minutesExplain the difference between a public and a private subnet in AWS.
5 minutesWhat is IAM, and why is it important in AWS?
All interviews are private and won't be shared with the recruiters.
Technical Deep Dive
30 minutesThis round focuses on the candidate's hands-on experience with AWS services, their ability to design and implement cloud solutions, and their understanding of best practices.
5 minutesHow would you design a multi-region, highly available web application in AWS?
5 minutesExplain how you would choose between Amazon RDS, Amazon DynamoDB, and Amazon Redshift for a data-driven application.
5 minutesYou notice EC2 costs have spiked. What steps would you take to investigate and address this?
All interviews are private and won't be shared with the recruiters.
Amazon Leadership Principles Deep Dive
30 minutesThis round assesses the candidate's alignment with Amazon's Leadership Principles through behavioral questions. Interviewers look for specific examples from the candidate's past experiences that demonstrate these principles.
5 minutesTell me about a time when you had to make a decision with incomplete information or under tight deadlines. How did you approach it, and what was the outcome? (Bias for Action)
5 minutesDescribe a situation where you had to dive deep into a complex problem to understand the root cause. What steps did you take, and what did you learn? (Dive Deep)
5 minutesTell me about a time when you had to deliver results in the face of significant challenges or obstacles. How did you overcome them? (Deliver Results)
All interviews are private and won't be shared with the recruiters.
Bar Raiser Round
30 minutesThis round is conducted by an experienced Amazon employee from outside the hiring team. The Bar Raiser assesses the candidate's overall potential and ensures that the hiring decision raises the bar for future hires.
5 minutesDescribe a time when you disagreed with a decision made by your manager or team lead. How did you voice your concerns, and what was the outcome? (Have Backbone; Disagree and Commit)
5 minutesTell me about a time when you identified a significant opportunity to improve a process or system. What steps did you take to implement the improvement, and what was the impact? (Invent and Simplify)
5 minutesDescribe a situation where you had to learn a new technology or skill quickly to meet a project deadline. How did you approach the learning process, and what were the results? (Learn and Be Curious)
All interviews are private and won't be shared with the recruiters.