Process
Recruiter outreach.
OA, 2 rounds. VO, 1 round. After passing all rounds, an offer will be extended. Fair experience with the interview.
Before going into the interview, refresh your CS fundamentals.
Questions
Describe a time when you worked on a task that wasn't owned by you.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 271 interview experiences for the Amazon Software Development Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
28%
Pass Rate
Amazon's interview process for their Software Development Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive55%
Neutral32%
Negative13%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Amazon's Software Development Engineer interview process in United States.
Amazon Work Experiences
1.0
Dogshit culture, dogshit engineering
Software Development Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
July 12, 2024
Pros: - Looks good on a resume if you have nothing better.
- Learn how to deal with politics above all else.
- If you're Indian, you'll feel at home.
Cons: - Poor work-life balance.
- Rude, arrogant, narcissistic coworkers in an environment that actively encourages them.
- Poor engineering practices on most teams.
5.0
Good company, experience may vary with team
Software Development Engineer • Former Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
June 24, 2018
Pros: Innovative company, fast-growing, and interesting work.
Cons: Experience will vary based on manager/team.
Promoting Dev managers from engineers leads to inconsistent management results.
4.0
Great Place to Learn
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
September 19, 2016
Pros: Lots to learn. You get to work with really smart people in the industry. You can always switch teams for better opportunities.
Cons: Very fast-paced. Difficult to maintain work-life balance. Sort of a rat race, where you always slog out to stay ahead in the race.
- 1.0Dogshit culture, dogshit engineeringSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesJuly 12, 2024Pros: - Looks good on a resume if you have nothing better. - Learn how to deal with politics above all else. - If you're Indian, you'll feel at home.Cons: - Poor work-life balance. - Rude, arrogant, narcissistic coworkers in an environment that actively encourages them. - Poor engineering practices on most teams.
- 5.0Good company, experience may vary with teamSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJune 24, 2018Pros: Innovative company, fast-growing, and interesting work.Cons: Experience will vary based on manager/team. Promoting Dev managers from engineers leads to inconsistent management results.
- 4.0Great Place to LearnSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesSeptember 19, 2016Pros: Lots to learn. You get to work with really smart people in the industry. You can always switch teams for better opportunities.Cons: Very fast-paced. Difficult to maintain work-life balance. Sort of a rat race, where you always slog out to stay ahead in the race.
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