Software Development Engineer Interview Experience
Process
Online assessment.
Then three 45-minute technical interviews. You are asked to design and implement a solution to a LeetCode question. You engage with the interviewer and provide your train of thought, then start with the implementation. There might be follow-up questions depending on the remaining time.
Questions
Design a parking lot system with the following specifications:
- Three floors
- Two vehicle sizes: big and small
Constraints:
- Small vehicles can fit into spots designated for big vehicles.
- Big vehicles cannot fit into spots designated for small vehicles.
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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
- 3.0Difficult to climb the ladderSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesJune 11, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance if you have the right team.Cons: Too many processes, and you can't grow the ladder if you do not stick with a team.
- 5.0A great place to start your careerSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesSeptember 24, 2018Pros: Great employees, networking. Working at Amazon will challenge you. Management so far has been great. The team is great.Cons: Your experience working at Amazon is highly dependent on what team you get placed on. I was an intern on another team, and I was more stressed out during that time period than I currently am at my full-time position.
- 3.0SDE in AmazonSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeNovember 25, 2019Pros: Large company with tons of opportunitiesCons: Low benefits compared to other tech giants and poor work-life balance.
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