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Data Analyst Interview

The interview focuses on problem-solving, metrics design, and root-cause analysis, with candidates demonstrating data-driven decision making.

Data Analyst

8 minutes

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Questions that have appeared at Amazon for an Engineering (Case Study) interview.

1. System Design

Question: Can you discuss how you would design a distributed system to handle large amounts of traffic?

Question: Describe a time where you had to design and implement a project with high scalability requirements. What were the challenges and how did you overcome them?

Question: How would you design a system to efficiently deliver packages from warehouses to customers?

2. Problem Solving

Question: Walk us through a time when you had to solve a particularly difficult engineering problem. What was your approach and what was the outcome?

Question: Tell us about a technical challenge you faced while managing a project and how you overcame it?

Question: Can you describe a situation where you had to make an important decision on the fly without having all the necessary information?

3. Product Development

Question: How would you go about improving a current Amazon product or service from an engineering perspective?

Question: Discuss a product you've developed in the past. What were the key stages of development, and what were the biggest challenges you faced?

Question: If you were tasked with building a new product for Amazon, how would you approach the project management to ensure it's delivered on time?

4. Data Management

Question: How would you handle large amounts of data effectively and efficiently in a project?

Question: Can you discuss a time when you had to make a decision based on data analysis?

Question: How would you organize and store data for an e-commerce platform like Amazon?

5. Project Management

Question: Describe a time where you had to lead a team through a complex project. How did you manage the teams and resources?

Question: Tell us about a time when a project you were managing did not go as planned. How did you handle it and what was the outcome?

Question: How do you prioritize tasks and projects when scheduling your time? Can you give an example?

About This Interview

Interview Type

PRODUCT SENSE

Difficulty Level

4/5

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