Amazon Software Development Engineer (SDE I) interview questions
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I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA) in May 2025
Interview
The interview process consisted of an initial online assessment followed by multiple technical rounds. Questions covered data structures, algorithms, and system design. Interviewers were professional and focused on problem-solving and communication skills.
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Question 1
How would you design a scalable URL shortening service like Bitly?
I applied online. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at Amazon in Jul 2025
Interview
Round1: BQ*4
Round2:Code*1(Discussion)
Round3:BQ*2+Code*2
In Round1, I was asked some common questions, such as how I handle tasks outside my responsibilities and how I deal with negative feedback. Round2 seems like a bar raiser. I was asked about a variation of a data structure, specifically involving a hierarchical architecture.
Round3 was friendly. Common BQ questions and easy/medium code questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
In Round1, I was asked some common questions, such as how I handle tasks outside my responsibilities and how I deal with negative feedback. Round2 seems like a bar raiser. I was asked about a variation of a data structure, specifically involving a hierarchical architecture.
Round3 was friendly. Common BQ questions and easy/medium code questions.
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).