You’ll often receive an invite for a timed coding assessment, especially for SDE I and SDE II roles.

Format: Usually 2–3 coding problems (Data Structures & Algorithms) on platforms like HackerRank. Topics: Arrays, strings, hashmaps, trees, recursion, dynamic programming. Time: 90–120 minutes.

1. Phone Screen / Technical Interview (1–2 rounds) This is a live coding interview with a Software Engineer.

Duration: 45–60 minutes. Platform: Amazon Chime or similar.

What’s asked:

• Coding problem(s) – Leetcode-style (medium/hard).
• Explain your thought process and test cases.
• May include system design questions for SDE II or higher.
• Behavioral questions related to Amazon Leadership Principles.

1. Onsite / Virtual Loop (3–5 rounds) Each round is 45–60 minutes with different interviewers. You’ll face:

Coding Rounds: DSA-focused, problems of Leetcode medium/hard level.

System Design: For SDE II and above. Design scalable systems like URL shortener, messaging apps, etc.

Behavioral Rounds: Heavy focus on Amazon Leadership Principles (e.g., “Tell me about a time you disagreed with a teammate.”)

Bar Raiser Round: A specially trained interviewer who ensures high hiring standards. This person can veto a hire.

Onsite / Virtual Loop (3–5 rounds)

Each round is 45–60 minutes with different interviewers. You’ll face:

• Coding Rounds: DSA-focused, problems of Leetcode medium/hard level.
• System Design: For SDE II and above. Design scalable systems like URL shorteners, messaging apps, etc.
• Behavioral Rounds: Heavy focus on Amazon Leadership Principles (e.g., “Tell me about a time you disagreed with a teammate.”)
• Bar Raiser Round: A specially trained interviewer who ensures high hiring standards. This person can veto a hire.