Remote interview
Before your interview:
If required, review and complete the non-disclosure agreement (NDA) your recruiting contact has sent to you.
Download Amazon Chime, our video conferencing tool. If you plan to present during your interview, you’ll need to download Chime to your desktop.
Ensure Amazon Chime is working correctly on your device.
Your recruiting contact will send an Amazon Chime meeting ID.
If a remote interview via Amazon Chime isn’t fully accessible for you, please discuss this with your recruiting contact, so they can offer an accommodation.
Explore our interviewing page to prepare.
The day of your interview:
Conduct your interview in a well-lit and quiet environment that’s free of distractions.
Test your internet connection to ensure it’s working and strong.
Confirm your webcam is working. If you don’t have a headset, be prepared to mute your microphone when you aren’t talking.
If you’re using a laptop, phone, or tablet, fully charge your device before your interview.
Troubleshooting:
If you experience technical difficulties, close out and re-enter the Chime meeting.
If you still have trouble connecting, dial in from your mobile phone using the toll-free number in the interview invite.
Email your recruiting contact immediately if you’re unable to connect via phone.
Additional tips:
If your interview involves technical elements (e.g., coding, design exercise), it may be easier to draw your solution and show it to the interviewer. You can:
- Use a drawing or diagramming tool on your personal computer, and share that window via Chime.
- Use a free web-based whiteboarding product, such as the Miro app, and share the web browser’s screen via Chime.
- Draw on a piece of paper, and show it to the camera when ready.
It may be useful to practice with Chime and your preferred exercise solution before your interview.