Software Engineer Interview Experience - Madison, Wisconsin
November 1, 2022
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The initial technical interview was tough. It involved algorithms that encompassed multiple data structures and mandated optimization.
Each coding question had several test cases that it had to pass.
Afterwards, you were directed through a more laid-back behavioral assessment.
Questions
Find the number of family logins.
Find the maximum processor collection number.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Amazon Software Engineer role in Madison, Wisconsin.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Amazon's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Madison, Wisconsin is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral50%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Amazon's Software Engineer interview process in Madison, Wisconsin.
Amazon Work Experiences
4.0
Great place to start a career. The size allows for lots of lateral mobility
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
April 1, 2022
Pros: - A huge network makes it easy to change teams if you have less-than-good bosses or want to gain a new/different skill.
- High salary and the ability to do a mega backdoor Roth IRA.
- You can move somewhere new.
Cons: - The quality of the team and organization varies wildly.
- High turnover means holding on to good mentors is difficult.
- Amazon will take what you give it, so if you don’t have good boundaries or your team has a culture of overworking, you will be working many long hours.
- Two weeks of vacation is measly.
3.0
What you'd expect
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
December 26, 2020
Pros: - Well-organized structure
- Compensation
Cons: - Not very meaningful work
- Constructive feedback only offered at the end (not as internship progressed)
4.0
A good place to get hands-on with high-traffic, low-latency systems
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
November 16, 2025
Pros: Learned a lot about building high-traffic, low-latency systems.
Cons: On-call is sometimes too hectic.
- 4.0Great place to start a career. The size allows for lots of lateral mobilitySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMadison, Wisconsin, United StatesApril 1, 2022Pros: - A huge network makes it easy to change teams if you have less-than-good bosses or want to gain a new/different skill. - High salary and the ability to do a mega backdoor Roth IRA. - You can move somewhere new.Cons: - The quality of the team and organization varies wildly. - High turnover means holding on to good mentors is difficult. - Amazon will take what you give it, so if you don’t have good boundaries or your team has a culture of overworking, you will be working many long hours. - Two weeks of vacation is measly.
- 3.0What you'd expectSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMadison, Wisconsin, United StatesDecember 26, 2020Pros: - Well-organized structure - CompensationCons: - Not very meaningful work - Constructive feedback only offered at the end (not as internship progressed)
- 4.0A good place to get hands-on with high-traffic, low-latency systemsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesNovember 16, 2025Pros: Learned a lot about building high-traffic, low-latency systems.Cons: On-call is sometimes too hectic.
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