Process
There are two rounds of interviews, including some behavioral questions (BQs) and two system design questions. BQs are the standard questions typically asked. System design questions are a bit more challenging as they are not always clearly defined.
Questions
What is the coolest thing you have learned to make your work performance better?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 24 interview experiences for the Amazon SDE-I role in United States.
Success Rate
13%
Pass Rate
Amazon's interview process for their SDE-I roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive38%
Neutral54%
Negative8%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Amazon's SDE-I interview process in United States.
Amazon Work Experiences
4.0
Inclusive Team, Odd Hours
SDE-I • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
April 7, 2022
Pros: I like Amazon. The team I work on is pretty good at being inclusive, full of competent team members, and has good work-life balance.
Cons: Because my team works with global partners, there are times when I have to work later in the evening to match work timing with global partners.
3.0
Good Pay, Job Insecurity
SDE-I • Former Employee
Gurgaon, Haryana, India
January 17, 2024
Pros: Compensation provided is good and up to market rate.
Cons: No certainty of career, as many layoff rounds have happened.
5.0
Smart People, Slow But Balanced
SDE-I • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
September 21, 2021
Pros: Good work-life balance, smart people.
Cons: Slow moving at times, lots of red tape.
- 4.0Inclusive Team, Odd HoursSDE-I • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesApril 7, 2022Pros: I like Amazon. The team I work on is pretty good at being inclusive, full of competent team members, and has good work-life balance.Cons: Because my team works with global partners, there are times when I have to work later in the evening to match work timing with global partners.
- 3.0Good Pay, Job InsecuritySDE-I • Former EmployeeGurgaon, Haryana, IndiaJanuary 17, 2024Pros: Compensation provided is good and up to market rate.Cons: No certainty of career, as many layoff rounds have happened.
- 5.0Smart People, Slow But BalancedSDE-I • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesSeptember 21, 2021Pros: Good work-life balance, smart people.Cons: Slow moving at times, lots of red tape.
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