Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
Process
The interview process involves solving coding problems on HackerRank. You can use multiple languages for practice, but note that Java 20 is available for practice, while only Java 9 is allowed during the proctored interview.
Be sure to familiarize yourself with the platform, including its coding environment, time limits, and test cases.
Expect questions related to algorithms, data structures, and problem-solving.
It's recommended to practice under timed conditions and review common interview patterns to improve efficiency.
Questions
For the first interview, I was asked two questions. One was the FizzPop question.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 129 interview experiences for the Amazon Software Development Engineer (SDE) role in Seattle, Washington.
Success Rate
Amazon's interview process for their Software Development Engineer (SDE) roles in Seattle, Washington is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Amazon's Software Development Engineer (SDE) interview process in Seattle, Washington.
Amazon Work Experiences
- 2.0Bananas, Bad Pay, No BalanceSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJuly 13, 2021Pros: You can get bananas, like a lot.Cons: Poor salary, poor work-life balance, poor culture.
- 5.0Low Stress, High WorkloadSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesSeptember 14, 2025Pros: No stress as compared to an interview.Cons: Too much work, but people are helpful. I heard all this from my friend.
- 4.0Learning And Impact, High StressSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesApril 20, 2025Pros: Great for learning, impactful workCons: Stress and Work-Life Balance
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