Software Developer applicants have rated the interview process at Amazon with 3.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 33% positive. To compare, the company-average is 63.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
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Interview
Final round consisted mainly of coding challenges and one behavioral interview. The early interviews were easy. The final round was 6 back to back interviews that were about an hour each with a lunch break midday. It was rough.
The AWS Software Engineer II (SWE 2) interview process typically includes an initial recruiter screen, followed by technical interviews covering data structures, algorithms (Leetcode-style problems), and system design. Expect 2-4 rounds, including coding, system design, and behavioral questions, with a final bar-raiser interview to assess cultural and technical fit.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you disagreed with a teammate. How did you resolve it?
Describe a situation where you had to deliver under tight deadlines
Online Assessment (OA) – For technical roles, this may include coding challenges, debugging tasks, and work simulations.
Phone Screen – A recruiter or hiring manager will conduct an initial screening to assess your background, skills, and interest in the role.
Technical Interview – For software roles, this involves live coding problems, data structures, and algorithms, usually on a platform like CodePair or Amazon Chime.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Customer Obsession – Tell me about a time you went above and beyond for a customer.
Ownership – Describe a time you took ownership of a project beyond your responsibilities.