Software Development Engineer II Interview Experience - Vancouver, British Columbia
Process
I went through the Amazon interview process. It began with an assessment that included:
- Two medium-level coding questions
- A work simulation
- A work-style survey
This was followed by a 30-minute phone screen interview. During this, I answered questions about algorithms and discussed my experience in system design with a technical recruiter.
Questions
Questions in the phone interview:
- Time complexity and disadvantages of HashMap.
- Advantages of OOP.
- Caching algorithm like LRU.
My experience in system design and the challenges that I have.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Amazon Software Development Engineer II role in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Success Rate
Amazon's interview process for their Software Development Engineer II roles in Vancouver, British Columbia is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Amazon's Software Development Engineer II interview process in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Amazon Work Experiences
- 3.0Good For Growth, No IncentivesSoftware Development Engineer II • Current EmployeeVancouver, British Columbia, CanadaNovember 6, 2025Pros: Great place to learn and grow as an engineer.Cons: No performance-based compensation incentives.
- 4.0Great Learning, Watch BurnoutSoftware Development Engineer II • Current EmployeeVancouver, British Columbia, CanadaMay 14, 2025Pros: Amazon provides a good environment for learning and improving your skills. You get to work with a lot of amazing co-workers. The environment is fast-paced, and the pay is good.Cons: Easy to burn out if you aren't careful. You need to learn to push back on unreasonable requirements and timelines. Focus on key deliverables and avoid taking on more things than you can handle.
- 4.0Good Pay, Bad Work-lifeSoftware Development Engineer II • Current EmployeeVancouver, British Columbia, CanadaSeptember 25, 2024Pros: Good pay by Canadian standards.Cons: Work-life balance is not great. Promotions are given out based on tenure.
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