Amazon interviews

US / global · Leadership principles and Andy Jassy’s AI memo

Ownership extends beyond the job description

“They never say “that’s not my job.””

AmazonLeadership Principles: Ownership

Tell me about a problem outside your role. How did you avoid taking over someone else’s work?

“use and experiment with AI whenever you can”

Andy JassyPresident and CEO, Amazon

What did you try with AI, what failed, and what did you change?

Last reviewed Nov 10, 2026