Software Developer applicants have rated the interview process at Amazon with 3.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 67% positive. To compare, the company-average is 61.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
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I applied online. I interviewed at Amazon (Bangalore Rural) in Jun 2025
Interview
The interview process was quite difficult and rigorous. It started with an online assessment focusing on data structures and algorithms, followed by multiple technical rounds where I was asked to solve complex coding problems and explain my approach in detail.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me to design a scalable system for an online book store, focusing on handling millions of users, database design, and ensuring high availability.
Begins with an online application and resume screening, followed by an initial recruiter phone or video call to assess background, role fit, and motivation. Successful candidates move on to one or more phone or video interviews that combine behavioral questions and role-specific technical or functional questions, all closely tied to Amazon’s Leadership Principles.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain how React’s state and props work, and to walk through how I would optimize a React component to prevent unnecessary re-renders (for example, using memoization techniques like React.memo or useCallback