Process
I started with an OA, but there were some technical issues, so the phone screen became the next step.
There was a lot of DS and Alg material that I needed to study, and I didn't feel prepared, so I opted out.
Questions
They told me to study the leadership principles.
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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
6%
Pass Rate
Amazon's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Canada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive46%
Neutral37%
Negative17%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Amazon's Software Engineer interview process in Canada.
Amazon Work Experiences
3.0
All depends on your team
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Beijing, Beijing, China
June 25, 2024
Pros: WLB compared with other local companies.
No overtime work.
Good team members, but it depends.
Cons: Report to US teams, but due to a different time zone, there's low visibility and it's more difficult to promote. I have meetings with US, EU, and India, so I may have meetings early in the morning or in the evening.
4.0
Great Pay, Office Days
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
June 25, 2025
Pros: - Great pay
- Impactful projects
- Young coworkers
Cons: - 5 days in office
- Delayed or slow promotions depending on your team
- Team-dependent work-life balance
2.0
A good company to work for
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
May 14, 2024
Pros: They are giving a good salary.
Cons: Too much work pressure sometimes.
- 3.0All depends on your teamSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBeijing, Beijing, ChinaJune 25, 2024Pros: WLB compared with other local companies. No overtime work. Good team members, but it depends.Cons: Report to US teams, but due to a different time zone, there's low visibility and it's more difficult to promote. I have meetings with US, EU, and India, so I may have meetings early in the morning or in the evening.
- 4.0Great Pay, Office DaysSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeVancouver, British Columbia, CanadaJune 25, 2025Pros: - Great pay - Impactful projects - Young coworkersCons: - 5 days in office - Delayed or slow promotions depending on your team - Team-dependent work-life balance
- 2.0A good company to work forSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMay 14, 2024Pros: They are giving a good salary.Cons: Too much work pressure sometimes.
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