Process
After the OA, there were three rounds of interviews:
- Problem Solving (a graph question and a sliding window question)
- Leadership Principles (three)
- Leadership Principles (two) + LLD
Questions
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Tell about a complex problem that you solved.
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How have you managed conflict?
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Tell me one of the times you’ve failed to do something.
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Tell me about a time you did something that wasn’t in your job description.
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Tell me about a time you had to change your approach to avoid missing a deadline.
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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
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
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Amazon's Software Development Engineer interview process in United States.
Amazon Work Experiences
- 1.0Save yourself the troubleSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesSeptember 12, 2025Pros: 1. Looks good on the resumeCons: 1. Unapologetically abusive 2. Calls abuse “improvement, growth and customer obsession” 3. Management is just a bunch of a-kissing losers who, in the bottom of their heart, are extremely unkind and selfish people 4. Double standards all around
- 4.0Good Employer, Workspace, Needs More BenefitsSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMay 13, 2024Pros: Good employer and good workspaceCons: Non-monetary benefits could be higher.
- 5.0It's really amazing working in hereSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeMarch 19, 2022Pros: Its vast domain of technologies is being used. At least for my team, there's a perfect work-life balance.Cons: Pay is less as compared to other competitors.
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