Amazon Software Development Engineer I (SDE I) interview questions
based on 1.5K ratings - Updated Jun 22, 2026
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Software Development Engineer I (SDE I) applicants have rated the interview process at Amazon with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 61.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
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Questions were from data structures and algortithms, machine coding Test, HLD and LLD, behavioural questions, HR round and managaerial round. Interviewer was quite friendly and helped in between questions. Overall process was good and smooth. Took time to release offer letter.
2 questions were asked...one was of string which was based on divide and conquer and other of linked List. It was a good experience. The interviewer was very helpful and motivating.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon (New York, NY) in Feb 2021
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Required application online, led to OA, then technical with recruiter and a behavioral with ethics questions within the workplace. Solid interview experience, not as intense compared to other places. word
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Name a time you had a struggle and how you overcame it