Amazon Software Development Engineer (SDE I) interview questions
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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.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon (Vancouver, BC) in Feb 2022
Interview
Applied online -> got assessment link had 2 leet code medium questions -> then had 4 interview rounds. All had the first 20 LP questions 2 each and 3 had one coding question and last one had a system design question.
Tip: study system design questions in detail.
I applied online. I interviewed at Amazon (Toronto, ON) in Feb 2018
Interview
Phone Interview for 30 minutes. Then on site interview at their office in Toronto, Ontario.
You are allowed to use any language of your choice. Interviewer was helpful in answering my questions while solving the problems.