FAQ

Can I keep my Google RSU grant after moving to Amazon? No. The RSU grant is company‑specific; Amazon will replace it with its own equity tranche, typically 0.07 % of shares, as seen in the Carlos Diaz offer.

Will Amazon let me publish research papers? Rarely. The April 2024 HC email from Sara Lee makes clear that publication is a “plus” but not a hiring criterion; product impact drives promotion.

Do I need to relearn Python for Amazon interviews? Yes. The Amazon loop on September 2023 asked for explicit PySpark code snippets; candidates who cited only Java‑based MapReduce scripts received “No‑Hire” votes (5‑0).amazon.com/dp/B0GWWJQ2S3).