shubhamharnal

Dearest Entrepreneurs of YC,

Methinks I have a great idea for a Web startup; since I have never really plunged into the whole VC scene ever before, I was wondering should I have a Proof-of-Concept BEFORE I approach VCs ? Thing is, the POC might set me back by a few months, where I could be devoting on all aspects (marketing, funding, ideas, recruitment).

Hey people! Just landed myself a telephonic interview with Amazon for a Software Developer position (Description Follows).

This phone interview will be technical in nature and asks me to be prepared to do some coding.

Software Development Engineer Job Description:

Have a direct impact on the evolution of Amazon eCommerce platform and lead mission critical projects early in your career! At Amazon you will design, code, and contribute to solving some of the most complex technical challenges in the areas of Platform, Applications, Operations, Retail, Transaction Systems, and Merchants! Software Development Engineer: • Strong, object-oriented design and coding skills (C/C++ and/or Java preferably on a UNIX or Linux platform) • Knowledge of Perl or other scripting languages a plus • Experience with distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, and relational databases • Experience in optimization mathematics (linear programming, nonlinear optimization) • Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions • Deal well with ambiguous/undefined problems; ability to think abstractly • Computer Science/Computer Engineering degree (or related technical discipline) • Previous technical internship preferred • Graduate degree a plus

I am seeking advice on what questions to expect if anyone here might have been through this process before? Any other advice will also be appreciated.

Thanks!

Although still invite only, after submitting a request on Google Voice's website, people are now being sent invites; I requested one two days ago and got an official invite today. Go get yours!