Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - Canada
November 1, 2021
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Pretty decent. I need to brush up on Data Structures & Algorithms to do well in the interview process. The behavioral aspect isn't too bad, but the technical challenges are hard if you haven't brushed up on LeetCode. Overall, my interviewers were nice and made the experience very comfortable.
Questions
What is the difference between mutable and immutable objects?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 62 interview experiences for the Amazon Software Development Engineer role in Canada.
Success Rate
27%
Pass Rate
Amazon's interview process for their Software Development Engineer roles in Canada is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive65%
Neutral27%
Negative8%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Amazon's Software Development Engineer interview process in Canada.
Amazon Work Experiences
4.0
Great Learning, Tough Balance
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Hyderābād, Telangana, India
October 31, 2021
Pros: Good for a learning curve and end-to-end ownership.
Cons: Bad for work-life balance and politics at higher positions.
4.0
Great start to a career in tech
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Sunnyvale, California, United States
December 27, 2022
Pros: What I love most about Amazon is the work culture. As a new software engineer, I've learned so many lessons that will help me grow in my career. All my peers are competent and hard-working. The pay is good and the benefits are good. Your mileage may vary depending on the specific team or org you're in; I really enjoy my current org.
Cons: Got reorged into a new team within two months of starting. Not surprising in Big Tech, but not fun.
5.0
Fast-paced and learning a lot
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
January 18, 2018
Pros: Fast-paced. Lots of motivated and intelligent coworkers. The culture is customer and data-driven, rather than “PM-driven” like other companies that hire software engineers.
Good management will make sure you’re spending time on meaningful projects.
Cons: Work is interesting, and you can easily get sucked into putting a lot of time at work at the sacrifice of outside life and relationships. You’ll usually get rewarded for it, though.
The culture here is more straightforward than others in the area. Shy, anxious, neurotic people will have a hard time.
Bad management can suck the life out of you, so you have to be quick to identify a bad situation and move on.
- 4.0Great Learning, Tough BalanceSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaOctober 31, 2021Pros: Good for a learning curve and end-to-end ownership.Cons: Bad for work-life balance and politics at higher positions.
- 4.0Great start to a career in techSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesDecember 27, 2022Pros: What I love most about Amazon is the work culture. As a new software engineer, I've learned so many lessons that will help me grow in my career. All my peers are competent and hard-working. The pay is good and the benefits are good. Your mileage may vary depending on the specific team or org you're in; I really enjoy my current org.Cons: Got reorged into a new team within two months of starting. Not surprising in Big Tech, but not fun.
- 5.0Fast-paced and learning a lotSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJanuary 18, 2018Pros: Fast-paced. Lots of motivated and intelligent coworkers. The culture is customer and data-driven, rather than “PM-driven” like other companies that hire software engineers. Good management will make sure you’re spending time on meaningful projects.Cons: Work is interesting, and you can easily get sucked into putting a lot of time at work at the sacrifice of outside life and relationships. You’ll usually get rewarded for it, though. The culture here is more straightforward than others in the area. Shy, anxious, neurotic people will have a hard time. Bad management can suck the life out of you, so you have to be quick to identify a bad situation and move on.
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