Process
You have the option to split the on-site interview into two consecutive days.
The insured themselves were what I would describe as Leetcode Mediums-level; brush up on graph traversals and backtracking.
The recruiters were great though, willing to accommodate changes in schedule (within reason) and great to work with.
Questions
The behavioral section is quite serious too. They won’t start the coding question until you’ve adequately hit upon a quality they’re probing for. I went in with five to six stories prepared, and the response wasn’t great. Make sure to spend adequate time preparing for this.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 55 interview experiences for the Amazon SDE 1 role in United States.
Success Rate
Amazon's interview process for their SDE 1 roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Amazon's SDE 1 interview process in United States.
Amazon Work Experiences
- 3.0Good Pay, Bad Team PoliticsSDE 1 • Current EmployeeBangalore Rural, Karnataka, IndiaDecember 20, 2023Pros: 1. Good work-life balance. 2. Good compensation.Cons: 1. Difficult to find a team where the work is good. 2. Team politics.
- 3.0Good pay and learning, but hectic with politicsSDE 1 • Current EmployeeBengaluruJune 9, 2026Pros: Good pay. Good learning. Parties and fun. Free snacks. Perks.Cons: Work can be hectic sometimes. There is a lot of politics.
- 5.0Great Culture, Tight DeadlinesSDE 1 • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesOctober 10, 2022Pros: Team culture, working location and hours flexibility, learning and contribution opportunities.Cons: Some tight deadlines from upper management.
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