Process
OA:
Part 1: Solve two coding questions in 70 minutes. The questions were not difficult at all once you saw the trick. However, I wouldn't say the questions were trivial, especially when stressed by the time limit.
Part 2 (if you passed Part 1): Working environment simulation and workstyle assessment.
Three 45-minute rounds of virtual onsite interviews. Each round consisted of a coding challenge (LC medium) and Amazon LP questions.
Questions
LC medium-level questions during the final 3 rounds. 2/3 were graph-related.
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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
- 4.0amazon sde 1 base paySDE 1 • Former EmployeeHyderābādMarch 6, 2026Pros: The money is good, with perks.Cons: The work culture is bad and full of politics.
- 3.0Good place to learn, but stressfulSDE 1 • Current EmployeeProvidence, Rhode Island, United StatesJune 8, 2023Pros: Lots of learning opportunities, good pay.Cons: Stressful at times. Return to office for those that don't like that.
- 5.0Flexible, challenging, rewardingSDE 1 • Current EmployeeMontreal, Quebec, CanadaJanuary 23, 2023Pros: Great environment. Teammates follow the leadership principles. Remote and pretty flexible. Very good benefits and pay. Challenging, thus promoting your growth as an SDE.Cons: One week of on-call can be a pain sometimes, but it happens every 2.5-3 months, so it's still bearable.
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