Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
May 1, 2025
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I had one phone interview focused primarily on coding challenges.
This was followed by a loop interview consisting of four rounds with different interviewers, covering both behavioral and technical questions.
Questions
LeetCode problems
Behavioral (Amazon Leadership Principles questions)
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 56 interview experiences for the Amazon Software Development Engineer role in Seattle, Washington.
Success Rate
29%
Pass Rate
Amazon's interview process for their Software Development Engineer roles in Seattle, Washington is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive61%
Neutral23%
Negative16%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Amazon's Software Development Engineer interview process in Seattle, Washington.
Amazon Work Experiences
4.0
Good Environment, Cramped Space
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
November 3, 2017
Pros: Great environment for working and improving.
Cons: No free meals.
Small working space.
1.0
Work if you’re desperate for a Big Four title
Software Development Engineer • Former Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
December 15, 2018
Pros: Lots of work and smart individuals. Pretty cool projects to work on.
Cons: Do not expect anything extra compared to other tech companies. Nothing is free at Amazon. No free drinks or snacks. No gyms. Nothing.
Different teams, let alone orgs, have very different cultures. It highly depends on your manager how your work/life balance will be handled.
I only joined for the name, but honestly, I should have just joined a startup or some mid-size company in the Bay.
You will honestly have the worst time of your life here, and Amazon knows this. Their stock vesting accounts for people leaving the company early. Do not make the same mistakes I did and avoid this company at all costs.
5.0
Software Development Engineer
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
June 1, 2017
Pros: Great people to work with! Amazing projects.
Cons: You have to invest a lot of time in understanding the process.
- 4.0Good Environment, Cramped SpaceSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesNovember 3, 2017Pros: Great environment for working and improving.Cons: No free meals. Small working space.
- 1.0Work if you’re desperate for a Big Four titleSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesDecember 15, 2018Pros: Lots of work and smart individuals. Pretty cool projects to work on.Cons: Do not expect anything extra compared to other tech companies. Nothing is free at Amazon. No free drinks or snacks. No gyms. Nothing. Different teams, let alone orgs, have very different cultures. It highly depends on your manager how your work/life balance will be handled. I only joined for the name, but honestly, I should have just joined a startup or some mid-size company in the Bay. You will honestly have the worst time of your life here, and Amazon knows this. Their stock vesting accounts for people leaving the company early. Do not make the same mistakes I did and avoid this company at all costs.
- 5.0Software Development EngineerSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJune 1, 2017Pros: Great people to work with! Amazing projects.Cons: You have to invest a lot of time in understanding the process.
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