I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon (Stockholm, Stockholm) in Sept 2024
Interview
apply online, screening call 1 hour, moved to loop interview with 3 rounds each around 1 hour long.
leadership questions, technical questions and basic networking questions.
components of server, hot and cold swap, basic linux comand.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Technical questions, e.g: components of server, hot and cold swap, basic linux comand.
leadership questions. customer feedback, unfinished task, large number of customers.
The interview process for the Data Center Technician role at Amazon was structured and professional. It typically started with an online application and an initial screening call with a recruiter to discuss availability, basic technical background, and interest in the role.
After the screening, there was a technical interview focusing on hardware troubleshooting, server components, networking basics, and data center operations. Questions included scenarios about diagnosing faulty equipment, replacing parts, and following safety procedures.
The final stage often involved one or more interviews with the hiring manager or technical team. These interviews included both technical problem-solving and behavioral questions based on Amazon’s Leadership Principles, such as working under pressure, handling incidents, and collaborating with teams.
Overall, the process was thorough and emphasized both hands-on technical skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me how I would troubleshoot a server that suddenly went offline in the data center and what steps I would take to identify whether the issue was hardware, network, or power related.
I interviewed at Amazon (Auckland, Auckland) in Apr 2024
Interview
Multiple phone interviews and then a video interview with one person in incognito. Took about 45 mins for the video interview. Each phone interviews lasted for about 20 to 30 mins each conducted by someone from Singapore.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They emphasised on Linux which was not an essential required skill advertised