Software Development Manager Interview Experience - Toronto, Ontario
Process
There were six onsite virtual interviews. Only one included a system design interview. The rest were behavioral, revolving around the leadership principles.
When it was my turn to ask, none of the interviewers could describe a situation I asked about. They all started to reiterate the leadership principles.
Questions
Tell me about a difficult problem you worked on.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Amazon Software Development Manager role in Toronto, Ontario.
Success Rate
Amazon's interview process for their Software Development Manager roles in Toronto, Ontario is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Amazon's Software Development Manager interview process in Toronto, Ontario.
Amazon Work Experiences
- 3.0Challenging Problems, Top-down ManagementSoftware Development Manager • Current EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaSeptember 13, 2025Pros: Good learning opportunity. Interesting and challenging engineering problems.Cons: Top-down management Limited benefits Stack-ranked performance evaluations
- 3.0You would be lucky to get a good managerSoftware Development Manager • Current EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaApril 10, 2025Pros: Good salary and benefits, with lots of learning opportunities.Cons: There's too much politics; it's a gamble when you join Amazon. You are in heaven if you get a good team with a defined charter and a supporting manager. Each team/org is different, and your L7+ will play their games to get themselves promoted without thinking about anyone else on the team.
- 2.0Toxic Culture, High PaySoftware Development Manager • Current EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaMarch 30, 2025Pros: Salary range is higher than other companies.Cons: There is no work-life balance. You are required to work overtime. The company culture is very toxic. 'Optics' of the work are more valued than the 'quality' and 'impact' of the work.
Amazon Interview Questions
