Process
Started with a simple OA with two questions (one easy and one medium).
Afterwards, there was one technical interview with a LeetCode medium problem and then questions about resume experiences.
Lastly, a behavioral interview lasted for about 45 minutes.
Questions
Tell me about a time you failed and how you were able to overcome that.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 25 interview experiences for the Amazon SWE New Grad role in United States.
Success Rate
8%
Pass Rate
Amazon's interview process for their SWE New Grad roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive52%
Neutral36%
Negative12%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Amazon's SWE New Grad interview process in United States.
Amazon Work Experiences
1.0
Join at your own risk
SWE New Grad • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
May 3, 2024
Pros: Competitive pay, good engineers, and opportunities to learn a lot.
Cons: Company does not appreciate employees.
You will pretty much be stuck at the starting base salary.
Promotion is left up to the manager.
If the manager wants to promote you, you can get promoted from L4 to L5 in 15 months, but otherwise, they can keep you at L4 for more than 3 years.
No benefits to begin with.
Recently, they cut down on coffee.
3.0
It's Just Okay
SWE New Grad • Current Employee
July 9, 2024
Pros: It's an okay place to work.
Cons: It's just okay; it's fine.
3.0
Mentorship is strong, but pace is too slow
SWE New Grad • Current Employee
Austin, TX
October 28, 2026
Pros: There was good mentorship and a good pace for a slow learner.
Cons: Everything moves very, very slowly.
- 1.0Join at your own riskSWE New Grad • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesMay 3, 2024Pros: Competitive pay, good engineers, and opportunities to learn a lot.Cons: Company does not appreciate employees. You will pretty much be stuck at the starting base salary. Promotion is left up to the manager. If the manager wants to promote you, you can get promoted from L4 to L5 in 15 months, but otherwise, they can keep you at L4 for more than 3 years. No benefits to begin with. Recently, they cut down on coffee.
- 3.0It's Just OkaySWE New Grad • Current EmployeeJuly 9, 2024Pros: It's an okay place to work.Cons: It's just okay; it's fine.
- 3.0Mentorship is strong, but pace is too slowSWE New Grad • Current EmployeeAustin, TXOctober 28, 2026Pros: There was good mentorship and a good pace for a slow learner.Cons: Everything moves very, very slowly.
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