Amazon
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What is the difference between a list and a tuple, and when would you use each?
Python
How do generators work, and why would you use one over a list?
Python
How do equals() and hashCode() work together in a HashMap?
Java
Explain the difference between checked and unchecked exceptions.
Java
Write a query for the second-highest salary in each department.
SQL
Explain the difference between INNER, LEFT and FULL joins with an example.
SQL
A key metric dropped 20% yesterday. How do you investigate?
Data analysis
How would you design an A/B test for a new feature, and how long would you run it?
Data analysis
What's the difference between a transformation and an action, and why does it matter?
Spark
How would you improve a candidate's experience in a hiring process?
This kind of role
How do you handle a sensitive conversation with an employee?
This kind of role
What do you know about Amazon's products and customers?
Amazon
Tell me about yourself in two minutes, focused on this role.
About you
Why this company, and why this role?
About you
Tell me about a time you disagreed with a teammate. What happened?
About you
Describe a time you failed or missed a deadline, and what you changed afterwards.
About you