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      Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview

      Mar 17, 2023
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Amazon in Nov 2022

      Interview

      The interview process at Amazon can vary depending on the role and location, but typically involves several stages and can take several weeks to complete. Online application: The first step is to submit an online application for the position you are interested in. Phone interview: If your application is selected, you will be contacted for a phone interview with a recruiter or hiring manager. This interview is usually focused on your experience and qualifications, as well as your interest in the role and the company. Assessment test: Depending on the role, you may be required to take an assessment test, which could include technical or behavioral questions. On-site interviews: If you pass the initial interview and assessment, you will be invited for on-site interviews at one of Amazon's offices. This stage usually involves a series of interviews with different team members and may include a mix of technical, behavioral, and case study questions. Bar raiser interview: At Amazon, each hiring decision is reviewed by a "bar raiser," an experienced Amazon employee from a different team who is trained to ensure that the company maintains high hiring standards. You may have a final interview with a bar raiser to evaluate your fit with the company culture and values. Overall, the interview process at Amazon is known to be rigorous and competitive, and the company places a strong emphasis on evaluating candidates' technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Here are a few examples of interview questions that have been asked in Amazon interviews: Tell me about a time when you had to solve a difficult problem. What was the problem, and how did you approach it? How do you prioritize your work when you have multiple competing priorities? Describe a time when you had to work with a difficult team member or stakeholder. How did you handle the situation? What is your approach to testing and quality assurance? Describe a project you worked on where you had to learn a new technology or programming language. How did you go about learning it, and what challenges did you face?
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      Other Software Development Engineer (SDE) interview reviews for Amazon

      Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview

      Jun 17, 2026
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Bengaluru
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Amazon (Bengaluru)

      Interview

      I received an Online Assessment (OA) invitation from Amazon. The assessment consisted of two coding questions of medium to hard difficulty, focusing on data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving skills. The questions required efficient solutions with optimized time and space complexity. After the OA, shortlisted candidates typically proceed to one or more technical interview rounds covering coding, system design, and behavioral questions based on Amazon's Leadership Principles.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      oa round consisting of two questions
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      Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview

      Jun 9, 2026
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Delhi Cantonment
      Declined offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Amazon (Delhi Cantonment)

      Interview

      Applied online via career site, received OA link within 2 days and cleared it, Round 1- DSA, Round-2 DSA, Round 3- System Design, Round 4- Mixed Technical Discussion and Behavioral.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Number of Islands (LC 200 - Medium): You are heavily advised to know how to traverse connected components using a 2D grid.
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      Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview

      May 25, 2026
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Amazon

      Interview

      Interview involved one screening OA and one final day, 3 back to back interviews, one technical, one behavioral and one mix. Focused on leader ship principles and DSA and algo

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Describe a time you had to motivate a teammate
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