Amazon Software Development Engineer (SDE) I interview questions
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I applied online. The process took 5 months. I interviewed at Amazon (New York, NY) in Feb 2022
Interview
There were 3 45 minute interviews split up by 15 minute breaks. Each interview was split into half behavioral and half technical. Behavioral questions were focused on Amazon's leadership principles.
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Question 1
whats a time you had to learn something knew and how did you do it
I applied online. I interviewed at Amazon in Feb 2022
Interview
I completed the OA1 and passed it so I received the OA2 right after. I am getting ready to complete OA2 soon. OA2 is just Work Simulation and Work Styles assessment.
I applied online. I interviewed at Amazon (Neu-Delhi) in Jan 2021
Interview
There are multiple rounds of assessments and interviews. The first round is solving two coding tasks on Hackerrank. Medium difficulty, 90minutes time.The entire Amazon Software Development Engineer Interview process takes about four to eight weeks to complete, and the timeline is as follows: The process begins with the submission of the resume, cover letter, and referrals. Shortlisting of the candidate via HR recruitment mail or call.
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Question 1
Why Amazon?
Which leadership principle of Amazon's do you connect with most?
Do you know who the Amazon CEO is? ...
Tell me about a time you faced a crisis at work. ...
Describe [Amazon product or service relevant to the role] as you would to a prospective customer.