Process
Had two technical rounds and one HR round. The technical rounds were DSA-based, while the HR round was Amazon principles-based.
R1 had easy questions based on stacks and trees. R2 questions were based on DP and graphs.
Questions
R1 had easy questions based on stacks and trees. R2 questions were based on DP and graphs.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 89 interview experiences for the Amazon SDE 1 role in India.
Success Rate
12%
Pass Rate
Amazon's interview process for their SDE 1 roles in India is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive69%
Neutral22%
Negative9%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Amazon's SDE 1 interview process in India.
Amazon Work Experiences
4.0
Great start for your career despite toxic culture
SDE 1 • Current Employee
Bengaluru
May 6, 2026
Pros: It is good for starting your career.
Cons: There was a bit of a toxic work culture.
1.0
Great Pay, Terrible Work-life
SDE 1 • Current Employee
October 17, 2023
Pros: - Good compensation
- Average stock options
Cons: - Too much work.
- No work-life balance.
- Manager has too much power.
- Businesses are mostly clueless in a lot of orgs, with no clarity and back-and-forth on requirements/features.
1.0
Immense Learning, Scary Company
SDE 1 • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
August 28, 2023
Pros: Learning is immense. Customer obsession.
Cons: If they want to fire you, they will anyhow.
- 4.0Great start for your career despite toxic cultureSDE 1 • Current EmployeeBengaluruMay 6, 2026Pros: It is good for starting your career.Cons: There was a bit of a toxic work culture.
- 1.0Great Pay, Terrible Work-lifeSDE 1 • Current EmployeeOctober 17, 2023Pros: - Good compensation - Average stock optionsCons: - Too much work. - No work-life balance. - Manager has too much power. - Businesses are mostly clueless in a lot of orgs, with no clarity and back-and-forth on requirements/features.
- 1.0Immense Learning, Scary CompanySDE 1 • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 28, 2023Pros: Learning is immense. Customer obsession.Cons: If they want to fire you, they will anyhow.
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