Software Development Engineer I Interview Experience
September 22, 2026
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Applied in Jan. Received the OA in June. Interviewed in person in August.
- 4 rounds, 3 technical + LPs
- Bar raiser was only LPs
- One round also had an in-depth AI discussion
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 50 interview experiences for the Amazon Software Development Engineer I role.
Success Rate
36%
Pass Rate
Amazon's interview process for their Software Development Engineer I roles is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive56%
Neutral24%
Negative20%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Amazon's Software Development Engineer I interview process.
Amazon Work Experiences
5.0
At Amazon, we love to build systems. Systems that are distributed, and that talk to each other to get the business done
Software Development Engineer I • Current Employee
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
December 9, 2014
Pros: Exposure to open technologies, a highly competitive salary, smart people, and a good culture.
Cons: Operational stuff to be done by devs, slower promotions, less hikes, disparity of salary between lateral hires and existing people.
5.0
Great learning environment
Software Development Engineer I • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
October 25, 2022
Pros: Tons of work and hardworking co-workers
Cons: More work and more ambitious than can realistically be accomplished with the engineering resources we have.
5.0
Better than what most people say
Software Development Engineer I • Current Employee
January 3, 2023
Pros: You always hear the horror stories about how insane Amazon can be for a software developer. I can't speak for the whole company, but my current team has been pretty relaxed overall. The job isn't easy, but I still only clock in 40-45 hours a week. It's a great place to grow as a developer.
Cons: It's not easy, but to be honest, for how much they pay you, it's not surprising. The work isn't overbearing, but it is there.
- 5.0At Amazon, we love to build systems. Systems that are distributed, and that talk to each other to get the business doneSoftware Development Engineer I • Current EmployeeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaDecember 9, 2014Pros: Exposure to open technologies, a highly competitive salary, smart people, and a good culture.Cons: Operational stuff to be done by devs, slower promotions, less hikes, disparity of salary between lateral hires and existing people.
- 5.0Great learning environmentSoftware Development Engineer I • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 25, 2022Pros: Tons of work and hardworking co-workersCons: More work and more ambitious than can realistically be accomplished with the engineering resources we have.
- 5.0Better than what most people saySoftware Development Engineer I • Current EmployeeJanuary 3, 2023Pros: You always hear the horror stories about how insane Amazon can be for a software developer. I can't speak for the whole company, but my current team has been pretty relaxed overall. The job isn't easy, but I still only clock in 40-45 hours a week. It's a great place to grow as a developer.Cons: It's not easy, but to be honest, for how much they pay you, it's not surprising. The work isn't overbearing, but it is there.
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