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CSA
Amazon
4 rounds | 4 Coding
problems
Selected Interview preparation journey
Preparation
Duration: Interview prep - 2 weeks. Gave interview after 10 months of professional experience.
Topics: OS, Networking, Cloud computing, security, kubernetes, compliance, Python, SIEM, etc.
Tip 1 : Prepare extremely well for OS and Networking round. It’s the key for cracking the job.
Tip 2 : Answer behavioural questions in STAR format, be concise Ane have 4-5 stories written down. Prepare them well and use these stories as per the question.
Tip 3 : You can reach out to me on LinkedIn if you’ve any further queries. Also, it’ll be helpful to get a referral for the role. Lastly, refer to this github repository for more information on this role - https://github.com/msdeep14/getAheadWithMe/blob/main/csa/csa-interview.md
All the very best!
Application process
Where: Referral
Eligibility: Nothing I could remember of. Even if there were, I wouldn’t fit the CGOA criteria. My preparation post college helped me bag this offer.
Tip 1 : Keep it under 1 page, ALWAYS.
Tip 2 : Use action verbs while starting your sentences. Review, review, review your resume by peers, family, friends, online, everywhere.
Bonus Tip - Tailor your resume in a reverse chronological order as per your experience/projects/education. + Use keywords mentioned in the job description in your resume to pass through the ATS scrutiny.
Interview rounds
01
Round
Medium
Online Coding Interview
Duration2.5 hours
Interview date7 Oct 2021
Coding problem1
Consisted of OS, networking, leadership principles, behavioural, situation based, and troubleshooting simulation questions.
We had 7 days to attempt the test in 1 sitting and it almost took 2.5-3 hours to attempt it completely.
1. Situation based Question
Xyz company is facing downtime with their application hosted on cloud, what shall be the action plan?
Problem approach
Tip 1: Learn about cloud computing.
Tip 2: Be aware of networking in the cloud
Tip 3: These are weighted answers so choose the ones which fit the best.
02
Round
Hard
Video Call
Duration45 mins
Interview date13 Nov 2021
Coding problem1
Consisted of OS and programming. Focus was set on OS and academy level of programming was asked.
- Understand OS concept.
- Booting concept- windows OR Linux
- Memory, file Management
- Resource allocation, storage management.
- OS performance.
- What is Phase routing
- Threat synchronization
- Process synchronization
1. Operating System Questions
How does windows/Linux machine start?
OR
Explain the boot up process of windows.
Problem approach
Tip 1 : Read blogs and articles online.
Tip 2 : Stick with 1 OS. I talked about windows
Tip 3 : Watch YouTube videos and be ready for cross questions.
03
Round
Medium
Video Call
Duration45 mins
Interview date13 Nov 2021
Coding problem1
Advance level of networking questions with deep discussions on different scenarios. This round may vary from person to person. I had massive knowledge of networking so the discussion felt enjoyable to me.
- OSI model and layers, protocols.
- Live scenarios of TCP/IP functionality and ping commands.
- How n/w works
- Networking topologies
- DORA process, Traceroute, netstat, dhcp,
- Zombie process
- Troubleshooting questions
1. Networking Question
How will you troubleshoot connectivity issues with your Wi-Fi router?
Problem approach
Tip 1: Basic network troubleshooting tools - netstat, nmap, etc.
Tip 2: When asked in interview, give the basic answer and then get creative.
Tip 3: Read networking concepts from geeksforgeeks
04
Round
Medium
HR Round
Duration50 mins
Interview date13 Nov 2021
Coding problem1
Make or break round. Articulate yourself well.
- Operational level questions
- Technical questions may come
- Situations based questions
- 16 Leadership Principles
- Eg: Principle:Earn Trust.
1. Basic HR questions
1:
Have you received any feedback from your co-workers,
How did you get it and work on it.
How did you improve and what learning did you get.
2: Tell me a situation where you went above and beyond for customer satisfaction
Problem approach
Tip 1: - Give the real life example. Do not quote any personal example
Tip 2: Format: STAR methodology
S: Situation
T: Task
A: Action
R: Result.
Answer the questions in STAR format
- Eg: Customer Operations,
Tip 3: Be concise, focus on showing individual contribution, and no Fake stories!
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