Process
For coding practice, I mainly use LeetCode to cover a wide range of topics.
When preparing specifically for Amazon, I rely on Hack2Hire, LeetCode Discuss, and 1Point3Acres to find recent questions that have actually been asked. These platforms are super helpful for staying updated on the latest interview trends and patterns.
Questions
They asked me to implement a function that finds the first unique character in a string.
This is a classic string/hashmap problem, but they wanted multiple edge cases handled upfront.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 180 interview experiences for the Amazon Software Engineer role in Canada.
Success Rate
Amazon's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Canada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Amazon's Software Engineer interview process in Canada.
Amazon Work Experiences
- 4.0Solid Role, No ComplaintsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJune 7, 2025Pros: N/ACons: not applicable not applicable not
- 4.0Great Exposure, Tough BalanceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeVancouver, British Columbia, CanadaMarch 10, 2021Pros: A lot of exposure to a lot of different things.Cons: Work-life balance can be hard.
- 5.0Awesome and really very goodSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaFebruary 18, 2013Pros: All facilities are there, easily.Cons: Work pressure is a bit much.
Amazon Interview Questions
