Process
Three online assessments:
- First, debugging code.
- Second, LeetCode-style algorithms and data structures.
- Third, a work simulation.
A final 45-minute interview followed after passing all three. They asked about leadership principles and more traditional algorithms and data structures.
Questions
They asked, "What is your name?"
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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
4.0
A great place to learn and grow!
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
February 3, 2020
Pros: It is one of the most technically advanced places to work, which will give you opportunities to learn, grow, and develop everything by yourselves.
Plus, there is a lot of flexibility as well in terms of role changes and getting ahead in your career.
One of the best places.
Cons: Lesser perks as compared to other Big 4.
3.0
Good salary, bad management
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
August 28, 2019
Pros: Competitive salary
Smart developers
Well-known company
Cons: Bad management.
A lot of configuration work, and not development.
5.0
Limitless growth and opportunity available
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
June 7, 2018
Pros: The amount of ambition internally here is striking. Amazon is not afraid of having long-term vision and taking huge bets.
You have a lot of responsibility, but with it comes a tremendous amount of opportunity and ownership.
Cons: Amazon is a massive, complex company with a lot of parallel initiatives. With that, there's a ton of information to absorb, which can be pretty overwhelming for new hires.
- 4.0A great place to learn and grow!Software Development Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesFebruary 3, 2020Pros: It is one of the most technically advanced places to work, which will give you opportunities to learn, grow, and develop everything by yourselves. Plus, there is a lot of flexibility as well in terms of role changes and getting ahead in your career. One of the best places.Cons: Lesser perks as compared to other Big 4.
- 3.0Good salary, bad managementSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeLuxembourg, LuxembourgAugust 28, 2019Pros: Competitive salary Smart developers Well-known companyCons: Bad management. A lot of configuration work, and not development.
- 5.0Limitless growth and opportunity availableSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJune 7, 2018Pros: The amount of ambition internally here is striking. Amazon is not afraid of having long-term vision and taking huge bets. You have a lot of responsibility, but with it comes a tremendous amount of opportunity and ownership.Cons: Amazon is a massive, complex company with a lot of parallel initiatives. With that, there's a ton of information to absorb, which can be pretty overwhelming for new hires.
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