Amazon Software Development Engineer (SDE) interview questions
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I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Amazon (Winnipeg, MB) in Oct 2022
Interview
I failed on the first step which was an online interview, and I felt it was challenging, especially for the second part. For the first part, you only need to practice more algorithm questions before the interview. However, for the second part, you should have some high level thinking skills.
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Question 1
1. 2 online coding questions to test your algorithm skills, whereas the first one was easy, and the second one was a little difficult. 2. 1 working style simulation test. The test will simulates your email client, and you'll receive different emails from different people and departments regarding several projects. It not only test your system design skills but also your time management skills and how you prioritize your tasks.
I applied online. I interviewed at Amazon in Dec 2021
Interview
1st round online OA, 2 coding questions then work sumulation assessment. 2nd round Total 3*45 min of interview round, leetcode medium to hard. Leadership principles questions were asked. After 7 -10 days they sent rejection email
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Question 1
Merge sorted lists, another not from leetcode, string problem
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon (Vancouver, BC) in Jul 2022
Interview
First is online asssessment then phone interview with an engineer followed by 4 back to back on site interviews. Interviews were easy to midium questions with follow up questions that made it bit difficult.