Process
Online assessment with coding and debugging sections. You don't have to answer everything correctly.
A LeetCode hard question was asked in the technical round.
Pretty sure there's only one technical round to get an offer.
Questions
LeetCode Hard: Basic Calculator Problem
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 12 interview experiences for the Amazon SWE role in United States.
Success Rate
8%
Pass Rate
Amazon's interview process for their SWE roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive42%
Neutral50%
Negative8%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Amazon's SWE interview process in United States.
Amazon Work Experiences
5.0
Great learning experience as an intern
SWE • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
May 8, 2016
Pros: Amazon has a very organized internship program. I learned a lot and had the opportunity to make an impact while working in a very college-like environment.
Cons: High expectations and are expected to be completely independent.
3.0
Fast-paced environment with strong learning opportunities
SWE • Current Employee
September 24, 2025
Pros: Exposure to large-scale systems, talented colleagues, and cutting-edge technology.
Strong emphasis on ownership and delivering customer impact.
Great brand recognition that opens doors for future roles.
Clear processes and structure.
Opportunities to take on significant responsibility early.
Cons: High-pressure environment with long hours.
Work-life balance can be difficult, especially during peak periods.
Office attendance policies may feel rigid.
Culture can feel overly metrics-driven at times.
Career growth depends heavily on team placement and manager support.
4.0
Learn Fast, Low Pay
SWE • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
March 23, 2021
Pros: Able to learn a lot of things under pressure, like a superhero, if you are good and dedicated.
Cons: Not paying well compared to other big tech.
- 5.0Great learning experience as an internSWE • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMay 8, 2016Pros: Amazon has a very organized internship program. I learned a lot and had the opportunity to make an impact while working in a very college-like environment.Cons: High expectations and are expected to be completely independent.
- 3.0Fast-paced environment with strong learning opportunitiesSWE • Current EmployeeSeptember 24, 2025Pros: Exposure to large-scale systems, talented colleagues, and cutting-edge technology. Strong emphasis on ownership and delivering customer impact. Great brand recognition that opens doors for future roles. Clear processes and structure. Opportunities to take on significant responsibility early.Cons: High-pressure environment with long hours. Work-life balance can be difficult, especially during peak periods. Office attendance policies may feel rigid. Culture can feel overly metrics-driven at times. Career growth depends heavily on team placement and manager support.
- 4.0Learn Fast, Low PaySWE • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMarch 23, 2021Pros: Able to learn a lot of things under pressure, like a superhero, if you are good and dedicated.Cons: Not paying well compared to other big tech.
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