RejectedTechnical Screen

L5 Technical Screen, Rejected Over the BQ Round

AmazonData Scientist · Senior+ · Technical Screen · Jan 2026

In 2026 there have been almost no Amazon DS interview write-ups here on 1point3acres — I'm starting to wonder if they're on a hiring freeze. I'm writing one up so people have something to reference. Around mid-March I had applied to 2 AS (Applied Scientist) roles. A recruiter reached out to me on LinkedIn and scheduled a recruiter call a few days later. On that call they told me AS roles are most…

Shared by a candidate · reported Jan 2026. Interview formats change; use it as a guide, not a script.