Amazon Software Development Engineer (SDE) I interview questions
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Software Development Engineer (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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Virtual onsite, 3 LC rounds for new grad loop. Standard DS and A questions. No system design required. Able to code in any common language (for instance, Python and Java are okay).
I applied online. I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA) in Jun 2025
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Amazon's SDE interview process includes an online assessment, recruiter screen, technical phone interviews, and a final onsite loop with coding, system design, and behavioral rounds. Emphasis is placed on data structures, algorithms, and Amazon’s Leadership Principles. A Bar Raiser ensures high hiring standards. Strong problem-solving and communication are essential.
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Question 1
"Tell me about a time you had to make a tough technical decision with limited data. How did you proceed?"
They wanted to assess my problem-solving, ownership, and alignment with their Leadership Principles like Bias for Action and Dive Deep.
I applied online. I interviewed at Amazon in Nov 2024
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I did well in the interview, but I don't know what went wrong. I was confident with my answers and had a good rapport with the panel. They seemed engaged throughout and even appreciated some of my responses. I followed up professionally after the interview, but I never received any clear feedback or reason for rejection, which left me confused. It would have helped to know where I could improve