Software Engineer 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 through college or university. I interviewed at Amazon (Toronto, ON) in Jan 2025
Interview
The interview process typically consists of multiple stages, including an initial application review, phone or video screening, technical or behavioral interviews, and sometimes an assessment or case study. Candidates may meet with recruiters, hiring managers, or teams to evaluate their skills, experience, and cultural fit. Some companies include panel interviews or multiple rounds, testing problem-solving abilities, coding skills, or industry knowledge. The final step often involves reference checks and an offer negotiation phase before onboarding. Throughout, communication, professionalism, and preparation are key factors in successfully navigating the process.
I applied online. I interviewed at Amazon (Arlington, VA) in Feb 2025
Interview
Amazon’s Software Engineer (SDE) interview process includes multiple stages: an Online Assessment (OA) with coding problems and work simulations, followed by a Recruiter Call to discuss experience and fit. Next, Technical Phone Interviews (1–2 rounds) assess problem-solving skills using data structures and algorithms. If successful, candidates proceed to Onsite Interviews (4–5 rounds), covering coding (LeetCode medium-hard problems), system design (for senior roles), and behavioral questions based on Amazon’s 16 Leadership Principles using the STAR method. The final Hiring Manager round evaluates team fit and leadership skills. If selected, candidates receive an offer with salary negotiations, followed by a background check. Strong DSA knowledge, system design expertise, and familiarity with Amazon’s leadership principles are key to success.
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Question 1
Tell me about a time you had to make a difficult decision with incomplete information. How did you handle it?
I applied online. I interviewed at Amazon in Sep 2024
Interview
Amazon's interview process includes an online assessment, recruiter screening, technical interviews (DSA, system design for senior roles), and behavioral questions based on Leadership Principles, followed by an onsite or virtual final round.
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