Software Development Engineer I Interview Experience - India
August 1, 2022
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I was asked two questions on heaps. I was able to solve one and optimize it. For the next one, I solved the brute force but could not do the optimization.
- Arrange a string in such a way that no two consecutive characters are the same.
- Add ropes such that the time taken to add them is minimum.
Questions
The first question was to arrange a string in such a way that no two consecutive characters are together. The second was to add ropes such that the time taken to add is minimum.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 10 interview experiences for the Amazon Software Development Engineer I role in India.
Success Rate
20%
Pass Rate
Amazon's interview process for their Software Development Engineer I roles in India is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive60%
Neutral30%
Negative10%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Amazon's Software Development Engineer I interview process in India.
Amazon Work Experiences
5.0
Supportive Manager, Good Learning
Software Development Engineer I • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
August 9, 2022
Pros: 1. Good work
2. Gain knowledge
3. Manager supportive
Cons: 1. No freebies.
2. Don't expect anything other than salary.
4.0
Impactful Work, Long Hours
Software Development Engineer I • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
March 15, 2021
Pros: - Solid, high-impact work
- Great knowledgeable teammates
- Challenging problem statements
Cons: - Long work hours
- Less salary for returning interns compared to external new hires
4.0
Stress can be another word for Amazon
Software Development Engineer I • Current Employee
Hyderābād, Telangana, India
January 5, 2016
Pros: 1. Good learning opportunities, depending on the team you join.
2. Works at scale.
3. Good salary.
Cons: 1. No work-life balance.
2. One will always feel stressed and tired.
3. Monotonous offices.
4. Bad food.
- 5.0Supportive Manager, Good LearningSoftware Development Engineer I • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 9, 2022Pros: 1. Good work 2. Gain knowledge 3. Manager supportiveCons: 1. No freebies. 2. Don't expect anything other than salary.
- 4.0Impactful Work, Long HoursSoftware Development Engineer I • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesMarch 15, 2021Pros: - Solid, high-impact work - Great knowledgeable teammates - Challenging problem statementsCons: - Long work hours - Less salary for returning interns compared to external new hires
- 4.0Stress can be another word for AmazonSoftware Development Engineer I • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaJanuary 5, 2016Pros: 1. Good learning opportunities, depending on the team you join. 2. Works at scale. 3. Good salary.Cons: 1. No work-life balance. 2. One will always feel stressed and tired. 3. Monotonous offices. 4. Bad food.
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