Amazon Software Development Engineer interview questions
Updated Jun 3, 2026
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Candidates applying for Software Development Engineer roles take an average of 16 days to get hired, when considering 1 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Amazon overall takes an average of 27 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Amazon as a Software Development Engineer according to 1 Glassdoor interviews include:
Skills test: 50%
Phone interview: 50%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
- Online assessment (virtual simulation, coding challenge)
- Onsite interview (2x technical, 1x behavioral, 1x sys design)
Standard leetcode mediums and behavioral questions. System design was kept vague maybe since this was for L5
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you had conflict with team member
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Amazon
Interview
In the first stage, I had a home test, after passing it I received a summons for a half-hour technical interview on Zoom, which will take place soon and will include one coding question.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
In the home test, they asked me to implement 2 functions, which was a reasonable level of difficulty. Then, it continued with simulation and character questions.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon in Dec 2024
Interview
This is for a new grad position. Had an online assessment, followed by a 1 hour video interview, then a loop (3 one hour interviews). Be prepared for leetcode like questions. Also prepare for behavioral questions
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself. When did you go above and beyond?