applied_science_intern_interview_format.md

Interview Process Structure

1. Assessment Test

• Format: Easy-level LeetCode-style questions (typically 2).
• Environment: Virtually proctored through webcam.
• Difficulty: Mostly straightforward coding problems.

2. Main Rounds

Round 1: Coding Interview

• Format: Virtual interview with two Amazon interviewers.
• Questions: LeetCode-style (easy to medium).
• Expectations:
  • Explain your thought process clearly.
  • Code on Amazon’s internal platform (similar to Google Docs).
    • No auto-completion or syntax highlighting.
    • No ability to run/debug code.
    • Proper indentation support is available.
  • Identify and fix bugs manually by reasoning through the code.
  • Be prepared to optimize your solution (time/space complexity).
• Interviewer Style: Friendly, guiding, and encouraging.

Round 2: Machine Learning Interview

• Topics:
  • Resume and past projects.
  • Core ML concepts (classical + modern ML).
• Focus: Depth of understanding and ability to connect theory with practice.