Software Developer Interview Experience - Toronto, Ontario
Process
The interview process was intense but fair.
It started with an online assessment focusing on data structures and algorithms.
The final rounds included two technical interviews and a behavioral one. "Leadership Principles" came up a lot.
Interviewers were professional and gave helpful hints when I was stuck.
One question involved designing a scalable service for real-time notifications—definitely challenging!
Overall, it was a great experience—fast-paced, but reflective of Amazon's high standards.
Questions
Design a system to track the top 10 most viewed products on Amazon in real-time.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 12 interview experiences for the Amazon Software Developer role in Toronto, Ontario.
Success Rate
Amazon's interview process for their Software Developer roles in Toronto, Ontario is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Amazon's Software Developer interview process in Toronto, Ontario.
Amazon Work Experiences
- 3.0Can be betterSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaJune 6, 2025Pros: Smart people, good teams to work with.Cons: Overtimes, tight deadlines. On-calls we need to wake to.
- 5.0Good Company, Nothing ElseSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaMay 21, 2025Pros: Good company, not much else to say.Cons: None at all. It's Amazon.
- 3.0It was just alrightSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaSeptember 19, 2024Pros: My colleagues were great at bouncing ideas.Cons: Not much else was that interesting.
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