Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) Interview Experience - United States
Process
The first round was a 1 hour 30 minute behavioral interview. I was asked a wide range of situational and STAR-based questions focusing on ownership, problem-solving, leadership, and adaptability—reflecting Amazon’s Leadership Principles.
The second round was a 1 hour 30 minute technical interview. I was asked to solve a coding problem related to automating a script. It tested my programming skills, logic, and ability to write clean, efficient, and scalable code.
Questions
How do you think you are a right fit for this role?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 24 interview experiences for the Amazon Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) role in United States.
Success Rate
Amazon's interview process for their Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Amazon's Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) interview process in United States.
Amazon Work Experiences
- 4.0Great Stock, Terrible BalanceSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current EmployeeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaAugust 23, 2025Pros: Stock options will grow your personal wealth like anything. Challenging tech stack and problems.Cons: Poor work-life balance. Apologies, work-life harmony (Amazonians would understand). Slowest growth.
- 4.0Good Pay, Work, Bad WlbSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 19, 2025Pros: Salary Facilities Work Canteen WelfareCons: WLB Work pressure Travel Exposure Compensation
- 5.0Eager Knowledge, Amazon WorkSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current EmployeeSeattle Heights, Washington, United StatesAugust 13, 2025Pros: Good if you are eager for knowledge.Cons: Nothing at Amazon has cons but work.
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