Amazon Mid-Level CTO Interview Preparation Guide
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Amazon
Mid Level
8 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Amazon's CTO interview process for mid-level candidates typically consists of an initial recruiter screen, followed by 2 phone-based technical rounds, and 5 onsite rounds spanning 1-2 days. The process evaluates technical depth, system design expertise, leadership capabilities, strategic thinking, and cultural fit. Expect a mix of technical discussions, architecture design, leadership scenarios, and behavioral assessments aligned with Amazon's leadership principles.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min3 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen
45 min4 focus topicstechnical
3
System Design Phone Screen
45 min4 focus topicssystem design
4
Onsite Round 1: Technical Architecture Deep Dive
60 min4 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Round 2: Leadership and Team Development
45 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
6
Onsite Round 3: Strategic Thinking and Business Alignment
45 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
7
Onsite Round 4: Amazon Leadership Principles and Culture Fit
45 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
8
Onsite Round 5: Cross-Functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Management
45 min4 focus topicsbehavioral