Hello Future Builder!

Thank you for your continued interest in Software Development Engineering full-time opportunities at Amazon! We are excited
to move you forward to the next step of the application process, the Online Assessment.

At Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our customers. The intense focus we have
on our customers is the reason we are one of the world’s most beloved brands – customer obsession is part of our company DNA.
Amazonians chart their own path by owning their development, their career, and their future. What unites Amazonians across
teams and geographies is that we are all striving to delight our customers and make their lives easier. The scope and scale of our
mission drives us to seek diverse perspectives, be resourceful, and navigate through ambiguity. By working together on behalf of
our customers, we are building the future one innovative product, service, and idea at a time.

To be considered for an interview, please complete the online assessment (link below) within 7 days of receiving this invitation.
This is the next step in our process; if you do not complete the online assessment, you will not move forward.

Please note: once you start this part of the online assessment you cannot stop and restart; so do not click on the link until you
are ready to complete the online assessment in its entirety.

In preparation for the online assessment, please read this email fully (including Q&A at the end of the email invite) to
understand instructions you need to follow before you start the test, during the test and after completing the test. Once you are
ready, set aside a block of 3.5 – 4 hours of uninterrupted time and follow the link provided below to start the online assessment.

About the Online Assessment

The online assessment consists of the following sections:

• Coding Assessment: This portion of the online assessment consists a coding section using C, C++, C#, Go, Java, JavaScript,
Kotlin, Objective C, Python, Ruby, Scala, or Swift, and will take approximately 70 minutes to complete. During the coding section,
you may use online resources that are publicly accessible to everyone (e.g., the JDK or STL), but please do not access sites that
require a login or are private repositories (Note: Browser usage is logged). Click here to review two practice questions on the
platform.

• Workstyles Assessment: This is built around Amazon’s Leadership Principles, and typically takes 10-15 minutes to complete. In
this section, we ask you to choose what extent a provided statement represents your work style

How to prepare for the assessment:

1. We suggest you watch the Coding Assessment demo prior to taking it, which highlights the user interface and resources. You
can also take a practice test before beginning here.

2. Ensure that you are taking the Online Assessment on a laptop or desktop computer that meets the following requirements:

• Internet browser: Google Chrome version 10+, Mozilla Firefox version 31+, Internet Explorer version 10+, Microsoft Edge
version 18+, or Safari version 10+.

• Bandwidth: At least 5 Mbps or the videos will be slow when loading.

• Enable the following on your computer: Active Scripting (JavaScript), Session Cookies, CSS, AJAX.

• Minimum screen resolution: 1024 x 768.

• We do not recommend mobile devices or tablets due to limited functionality and user-interface experience.

• Please ensure you have a reliable Internet connection when completing the assessment.

3. Other tips and advice for taking the assessment:

• During the Coding Assessment, you may use publicly accessible online resources (e.g., the JDK or STL), but please do not access
sites that require a login or are private repositories. Browser usage is logged.

• Manage your time wisely. If you get stuck on a coding problem, move to the next problem and revisit questions as needed.

• Do not leverage the print screen functionality as your session will be terminated, and you will be locked out. Also, avoid using
copy/paste in the Coding Assessment.

Technical Issues?

• There are troubleshooting guides if you are experiencing technical issues within the assessment.

• If those do not work, please examine closely where you left off, log out, and log back in using the same online assessment link
you used for starting the test. Do not repeatedly refresh the screen.

• For additional troubleshooting tips during the coding portion, please see the FAQs or use the live chat feature for assistance. If
the online assessment link is redirecting you to a login page, we suggest you double-check that both pop-up blocker and ad-
blocker has been disabled on your browser. If you are using Chrome, try Mozilla or a separate browser. Also, try clearing cookies
or loading in Incognito/Private browsing mode.

• If you need additional help, please contact our Amazon Recruiter [email protected]

What happens when you finish the Online Assessment?

1. Once you have submitted the online assessment, a confirmation page should appear verifying your completion and thanking
you for your participation. If you don’t see this page after 2 minutes, close your browser.

2. If you do not receive a completion email within 24 hours of completing the online assessment then reach out to us at
[email protected]

Q: How can I prepare for the online assessment?

A: Brushing up on your C++, C#, Java and Python coding skills will be useful for the coding test. No specific Amazon or functional
knowledge/skills are required for other exercises although the work simulation may need some knowledge of programming
languages. Setting aside an appropriate amount of time (listed in instructions above) and finding a quiet location are the most
important considerations.

Q: What happens after I complete the online assessment?

A: After you complete the online assessment, please wait for Amazon recruiter to contact you regarding next steps.

Q: I cannot complete the online assessment within the time allocated and need an extension? What should I do?

A: Amazon hires on a rolling basis and a delay in completing the online assessment may impact your candidacy. We encourage
you to complete the assessment within the timeframe specified, however, if there are special circumstances that require an
extension, please email [email protected]

Thanks

Padma