Amazon employs over 1.5 million people across AWS, retail, logistics, devices, and more. The company recruits aggressively from top universities and MBA programs.
✍️ Ready-to-send intro“Hi — we both studied at [your school]. I’d love to hear about your path to Amazon before I apply…”
… plus everyone else in your network who can put in a good word.
See who can refer you in — pick your target company:
Amazon at a Glance
1,500,000+
employees who can refer you
2–3x
higher hire rate with a referral
$3,000+
employee referral bonus
The most effective path to a Amazon interview is a warm introduction from a current employee who shares your school or past employer. The table below shows which universities have the strongest Amazon alumni populations — click any row to see specific alumni and get personalised outreach templates.
Find Amazon Alumni by University
Click your school to find Amazon alumni you can reach out to:
Use FindWarmIntros to search for Amazon employees who attended your university. The tool surfaces LinkedIn profiles of people who share your school and currently work at Amazon, along with personalised outreach templates.
Does a Amazon alumni referral actually help?
Yes — referred candidates at Amazon are hired at 2–3x the rate of cold applicants. More importantly, a referral gets your application in front of a real recruiter rather than an automated filter. For competitive roles, this is often the single biggest lever available to candidates.
What should I say when I reach out to a Amazon alum from my school?
Lead with your shared school connection. Keep the first message short — ask for a 15-minute call to learn about their experience at Amazon, not for a referral. Referrals come naturally after a real conversation. FindWarmIntros generates personalised opening messages for each contact that include your specific shared connection.