Amazon Software Development Engineer (SDE I) interview questions
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Coding then hr interview have to do well in coding part and coding part is really difficult and only if coding cleared then they call for next stage of interview
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon (Neu-Delhi) in Jan 2020
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1. Application and Resume Review
Application: Submit via Amazon’s career portal or referrals.
Resume Screening: Recruiters look for relevant experience and skills.
2. Online Assessments
Coding Assessments: For technical roles on platforms like HackerRank.
Behavioral Assessments: Evaluate fit with Amazon’s Leadership Principles.
3. Phone Interviews
Technical Phone Screen: Solve coding problems, discuss algorithms (45-60 minutes).
Behavioral Phone Screen: Discuss past experiences and problem-solving abilities.
4. Onsite Interviews (Loop)
Structure: 4-6 interviews, each about an hour. Virtual options available.
Interviewers: Include hiring managers, team members, and a Bar Raiser.
Technical Interviews: Coding, system design, and problem-solving.
Behavioral Interviews: Focus on Amazon’s Leadership Principles.
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Question 1
Detect a cycle in a linked list.
Find the intersection of two linked lists.
Reverse a linked list.
The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Amazon (Bangalore Rural)
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interviewers didn't show up, after that no make-up interview happened even though the HR told they will organise an another interview. Horrendous management by Amazon. They then closed the job post and I received a rejection email.