Senior Produkt Manager applicants have rated the interview process at Amazon with 4.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 67% positive. To compare, the company-average is 57.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Senior Produkt Manager roles take an average of 90 days to get hired, when considering 3 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Amazon overall takes an average of 27 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Amazon as a Senior Produkt Manager according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 50%
Background check: 50%
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Process was rigorous and more technical than I was expecting. Interviewer did not take the time to listen to a few of my answers and would talk back to me the same things I had said (unless we were just crossing wires). It was not a very pleasant experience!
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon (Los Angeles, CA) in Jul 2024
Interview
1. Application on jobs amazon account
2. Interview invite
3. 1 hour phone screen
4. Written assessment
5. Five 1 hour interviews loop (split between 2 days option)
Each of the 5 interviews focused on 2-3 leadership principles
1 of the interviewers was bar raiser (from outside the direct org)
Each interview got through 4-5 behavioral questions with time at the end for interviewee questions
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you not only met a goal but considerably exceeded expectations. How were you able to do it? What challenges did you have to overcome?
Give me an example of a time when you were not able to meet a commitment. What was the commitment and what were the obstacles that prevented success? What was the impact to your customers/peers and what did you learn from it?
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Amazon (Prag)
Interview
The interview process at Amazon is known for being rigorous and structured. It generally consists of several stages designed to assess both technical and behavioral competencies.
1. Initial Screening
Recruiter Phone Screen: This is the first step, where a recruiter contacts you to discuss your background, qualifications, and interest in the role. They may ask about your experience and assess whether you're a fit for the role.
Technical/Behavioral Phone Screen: Depending on the role, you may have one or two phone screens. For technical roles, these might involve coding challenges or problem-solving questions.
2. Online Assessment (For Some Roles)
3. On-site or Virtual Interviews ("Loop")
4. Bar Raiser
A unique part of Amazon’s interview process is the Bar Raiser. This is an experienced Amazon employee who is not directly related to the team you're applying for. Their role is to ensure that Amazon’s hiring standards remain high. They focus heavily on evaluating cultural fit and long-term potential.
5. Final Decision
After the loop interviews, the interviewers meet to discuss and review the candidate’s performance. The Bar Raiser’s input is significant, but the hiring decision is made collectively. If you're selected, you will receive an offer, which may involve salary and benefits negotiations.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you had to deal with a difficult customer.