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Software Engineer Interview Experience - Los Angeles, California

June 1, 2025
Positive ExperienceNo Offer

Process

The interview process consisted of an online coding assessment, followed by several rounds of technical interviews. The questions mainly focused on data structures, algorithms, and system design. In addition to the technical part, interviewers also asked behavioral questions related to Amazon’s Leadership Principles. The overall experience was challenging but fair, and the interviewers were friendly and encouraging.

Questions

One of the main questions they asked was to solve a coding problem involving arrays and hash maps. I was asked to explain my thought process, optimize the solution, and discuss time and space complexity.

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Interview Statistics

The following metrics were computed from 20 interview experiences for the Amazon Software Engineer role in Los Angeles, California.

Success Rate

5%
Pass Rate

Amazon's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Los Angeles, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.

Experience Rating

Positive40%
Neutral40%
Negative20%

Candidates reported having good feelings for Amazon's Software Engineer interview process in Los Angeles, California.

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