SWE Intern Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
Process
The interview consisted of a single round conducted over a video call.
It began with a discussion of my resume, where I was asked to elaborate on my projects and experiences.
Following that, there was a technical segment focused on problem-solving using hashmaps.
I was required to clearly explain my logic, approach, and reasoning throughout the process, demonstrating both coding proficiency and communication skills.
Questions
Describe a time when you had to finish work for a specific deadline.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 38 interview experiences for the Amazon SWE Intern role in Seattle, Washington.
Success Rate
Amazon's interview process for their SWE Intern roles in Seattle, Washington is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Amazon's SWE Intern interview process in Seattle, Washington.
Amazon Work Experiences
- 4.0Supportive Teams, Long HoursSWE Intern • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesSeptember 25, 2024Pros: Can have really good teams. Both of mine were extremely supportive. No weird company culture, "normal" people.Cons: Longer work hour culture / work-life balance
- 4.0Good technical experience, not as good cultureSWE Intern • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesSeptember 27, 2025Pros: Great experience to be able to work with important tech in the industry.Cons: Culture pretty lacking; no free food, etc.
- 5.0Brilliant Colleagues, Intense CompetitionSWE Intern • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJuly 15, 2024Pros: Working with the world's most brilliant students.Cons: Overloading expectations and internal competition
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