Software Engineer Intern Interview Experience - Irvine, California
Process
The process begins with an online assessment consisting of three parts:
- A decoding portion
- Two coding problems (30-45 minutes)
- A behavioral assessment
Following this is a live coding interview with an Amazon Software Engineer. During this interview, you will discuss behavioral questions and your background, focusing on how it demonstrates Amazon's core values and leadership principles. The interview concludes with a coding challenge of medium difficulty.
Questions
Name a time where you displayed a leadership principle (such as a time when you dove deep, showed customer obsession, etc.).
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Amazon Software Engineer Intern role in Irvine, California.
Success Rate
Amazon's interview process for their Software Engineer Intern roles in Irvine, California is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Amazon's Software Engineer Intern interview process in Irvine, California.
Amazon Work Experiences
- 5.0Great Team, Tough CoordinationSoftware Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeIrvine, California, United StatesApril 9, 2025Pros: I had a really good team who mentored me really well.Cons: It was a lot of coordination between teams, which made my project hard to do.
- 3.0Great Learning, Tough BalanceSoftware Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeIrvine, California, United StatesAugust 24, 2023Pros: Good pay and lots of learning.Cons: Difficult work-life balance, in my opinion.
- 4.0Great Projects, Few BenefitsSoftware Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeIrvine, California, United StatesSeptember 7, 2015Pros: Chance to work on amazing things like AWS with some brilliant people.Cons: Not much benefit to the employees.
Amazon Interview Questions
