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Software Engineer Interview Experience

October 12, 2026
Positive ExperienceNo Offer

Process

I applied online.

Many interview steps, some outdated questions. Feedback was very automated.

More focus on hard skills, but communication soft skills as well.

Recommend using STAR method for behavior questions, focus on leadership and ownership.

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Interview Statistics

The following metrics were computed from 2,382 interview experiences for the Amazon Software Engineer role.

Success Rate

8%
Pass Rate

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

Experience Rating

Positive51%
Neutral36%
Negative13%

Candidates reported having very good feelings for Amazon's Software Engineer interview process.

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