Software Engineer Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
December 1, 2024
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Step 1: 45 min (20 min Behavioral Questions + 25 min 2 coding questions - medium level)
Step 2: 45 min (OOP design), describe my data structure and algorithms.
Step 3: 45 min Behavioral Questions with Principal Engineer, Amazon 12 principles.
Questions
What is your approach to solving a difficult problem?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 267 interview experiences for the Amazon Software Engineer role in Seattle, Washington.
Success Rate
13%
Pass Rate
Amazon's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Seattle, Washington is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive54%
Neutral37%
Negative9%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Amazon's Software Engineer interview process in Seattle, Washington.
Amazon Work Experiences
3.0
A great place to learn and develop skills
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
January 27, 2023
Pros: It's a great place to join as a junior engineer since you learn a lot. The pay is pretty good as well.
Cons: The workload can be a lot sometimes, with fewer perks and benefits, and a terrible company culture.
4.0
Amazon is a great place to learn
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
April 1, 2023
Pros: You'll learn a ton, make a lot, and if you can survive at Amazon, you can survive anywhere.
Transferring teams is easy.
If you want to get stuff done, you'll love Amazon.
Part of my passion would die if I spent time working in a place with a lot of bureaucracy.
For a company as big as Amazon, I was shocked how efficient the company is.
Cons: Some teams have a "sink or swim" culture for new hires, as they are sometimes not given as much support. Managers have a lot of power, so if your manager doesn't like you, you'll be miserable.
2.0
Resume Booster, Beware Layoffs
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
April 5, 2024
Pros: Useful to have on a resume.
Cons: Layoffs.
Constant backstabbing.
Better to work a year or two, get a promotion, and leave immediately.
- 3.0A great place to learn and develop skillsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJanuary 27, 2023Pros: It's a great place to join as a junior engineer since you learn a lot. The pay is pretty good as well.Cons: The workload can be a lot sometimes, with fewer perks and benefits, and a terrible company culture.
- 4.0Amazon is a great place to learnSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesApril 1, 2023Pros: You'll learn a ton, make a lot, and if you can survive at Amazon, you can survive anywhere. Transferring teams is easy. If you want to get stuff done, you'll love Amazon. Part of my passion would die if I spent time working in a place with a lot of bureaucracy. For a company as big as Amazon, I was shocked how efficient the company is.Cons: Some teams have a "sink or swim" culture for new hires, as they are sometimes not given as much support. Managers have a lot of power, so if your manager doesn't like you, you'll be miserable.
- 2.0Resume Booster, Beware LayoffsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesApril 5, 2024Pros: Useful to have on a resume.Cons: Layoffs. Constant backstabbing. Better to work a year or two, get a promotion, and leave immediately.
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