Process
I found the entire interview process to be very structured and efficient. I had an online assessment, which I cleared. Next, I had a technical phone screen with one behavioral and one coding question, which I also cleared.
For the final onsite interviews, the recruiter provided a lot of information and clarified that there would be three coding rounds and one system design round. They also offered numerous resources for preparation, which made me feel much more confident!
Questions
Tell me about the most innovative thing you have done.
Tell me a time you didn't know what to do. What did you learn?
Find the Celebrity (Leetcode 277)
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 33 interview experiences for the Amazon Software Engineer II SDE2 role in United States.
Success Rate
Amazon's interview process for their Software Engineer II SDE2 roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Amazon's Software Engineer II SDE2 interview process in United States.
Amazon Work Experiences
- 2.0Not an Employee-Friendly CompanySoftware Engineer II SDE2 • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 19, 2020Pros: Good minds in the company.Cons: Bad Management Cheap project budgets. No retention for deserving candidates.
- 1.0I regret joining AmazonSoftware Engineer II SDE2 • Former EmployeeVancouver, British Columbia, CanadaSeptember 2, 2022Pros: As a pro, I can only say benefits Amazon offers, such as health insurance packages and any doctor expense coverings. Some docs costed me over 1k to translate and ship, all covered by Amazon.Cons: Managers are so bad! Your day typically depends on their mood. Some days my manager comes to our 1:1 meeting, says rude words, and then says, "Sorry, I don't have a mood today." It really spoils your day and affects your productivity. Forget work-life balance. There's too much work. To meet performance expectations, I remember working until 2-3 AM at least two days a week.
- 2.0Good projects and tech depth, but limited growthSoftware Engineer II SDE2 • Current EmployeeSeattle, WASeptember 22, 2026Pros: The project, infrastructure, and technical depth are good.Cons: On-call culture and career growth are limited.
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