Amazon Software Development Engineer (SDE I) interview questions

One coding question with a follow-up, and two behavioral questions, covering topics such as projects, making mistakes, handling tight deadlines, teamwork, what you learned from those experiences, and what you would do differently if you had to do it again.

Data Structures & Algorithms Medium/Hard LeetCode style. Time complexity discussion. Edge cases & testing. System Design (simplified for SDE I) Not large-scale architecture. Examples: design a URL shortener, elevator system, or parking lot. More about object-oriented design, APIs, and tradeoffs. Behavioral (Leadership Principles) Deep dive into past experiences. Expect “Tell me about a time you disagreed with your manager…” Bar Raiser Interview One interviewer is a Bar Raiser (ensures high hiring standards). Mix of coding + behavioral, with extra focus on LP alignment.