Process
The Amazon interview starts with an online assessment/elimination round (coding + work simulation).
If you pass, you move to a technical/behavioral screening.
Next is the loop round with four back-to-back interviews, covering coding, design, and Leadership Principles.
Finally, interviewers debrief. If you meet the bar, you enter the offer stage discussion.
Questions
Tell me about something you had to learn from scratch. What alternatives would you take if you were to do it again with the knowledge you have now?
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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
- 3.0Some upsides, some downsidesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeArlington, Virginia, United StatesAugust 3, 2025Pros: Easy to stand out, can make a high impact as a new hire.Cons: A lot of people are not where they should be, and you will deal with a lot of headaches.
- 5.0Cool Office, Rigid HoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesApril 15, 2025Pros: In office amenities, a cool office.Cons: Hours are not flexible, limited PTO.
- 5.0Great Role, Seeking PermanenceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSeptember 1, 2023Pros: I don't have any for now.Cons: Wanted something more permanent in the long term.
Amazon Interview Questions
