Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - Chennai, India
Process
The interview process will mostly have 5 rounds.
The first round will be on a coding platform like HackerRank, where you'll be asked to solve 2 DSA problems and explain them.
In the next 2 rounds, you'll have a virtual interview with an SDE. You'll be asked 2 DSA questions to solve.
You'll have to explain your approach to the interviewer before starting to write the code. Even if you don't know the ideal approach for a problem, explain your approach. Try to understand what the interviewer is saying; they might provide you with some tips. Also, make sure you ask everything you need about the problem before starting to write code.
The next round will have a Senior SDE, where you'll tackle a DSA problem and answer questions about your projects and areas of interest.
The final round will be a bar raiser round with an experienced SDM. You'll face a DSA problem, questions about your projects, your areas of interest, and your experience with your current employer.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the Amazon Software Development Engineer role in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Success Rate
Amazon's interview process for their Software Development Engineer roles in Chennai, Tamil Nadu is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Amazon's Software Development Engineer interview process in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Amazon Work Experiences
- 4.0Great company for freshersSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaFebruary 16, 2018Pros: You get to work with the best team ever. Dynamic and fast-paced.Cons: Less focus on employee learning and development. Tasks and roles change often.
- 5.0Friendly Culture, Steep LearningSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaJuly 21, 2020Pros: Friendly environment and good work culture. The learning curve is steep.Cons: No cons found till now. Everything was good.
- 5.0Amazon 2-month Internship ExperienceSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaJanuary 19, 2019Pros: 1. The work culture is truly awesome. There is no restriction on when you come and when you go. Personally, I used to come at 12 in the afternoon and used to leave at 12 at midnight. It's all okay here, provided you complete the task on time. 2. The meals in the canteen are nice and diverse. 3. You always have your teammates to answer your queries. 4. Several recreational facilities are there inside the campus, like Pool, X-BOX, and Table Tennis. 5. They don't like PowerPoint presentations either. They like 'Lines of Code' (LOC)!!Cons: 1. You won't get your task as early as you might expect. You need to wait a little bit. 2. It's not like you will be spoon-fed here. You have to go, ask your teammates, and get things done.
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