Process
The interview process begins with an initial web-based screening.
This is followed by a phone call for technical screening.
The final stage is an on-site (or remote) interview, which consists of 3 to 4 one-hour sessions.
Two of these sessions will cover programming topics, and one will be a system design interview.
All engineers use the STAR method and ask a couple of behavioral questions to understand the activities and situations you have encountered in your previous jobs.
Questions
STAR methodology questions, and programming problems.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1,213 interview experiences for the Amazon Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Amazon's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Amazon's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Amazon Work Experiences
- 3.0Good for someone to begin in the industry, but be careful of workloadSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesSeptember 9, 2023Pros: There are truly smart people and good projects if you're in a good team.Cons: If in the wrong team or with the wrong manager, life will be tough.
- 1.0Violates trust. Leadership principles used against youSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCharlotte, North Carolina, United StatesAugust 4, 2023Pros: Just the pay, which they will not adjust in downturns but will in upturns. I lost $15k/yr I worked for them.Cons: Forced relocation after allowing remote home buying, refusing to put demands from leadership in writing, excessive secrecy around all decisions until it's a massive issue for Frontline workers.
- 1.0Good work, poor valuesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesJanuary 18, 2023Pros: Great work and tech stack.Cons: Bad work-life balance and layoffs
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