Amazon Software Development Engineer interview questions
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I applied online. I interviewed at Amazon (Nueva Delhi)
Interview
First, there was a test that had 2 coding questions to solve in 60 minutes.
Technical round: in 1st round, he asked 2 coding questions, one was based on heaps and the other was similar to WORD BREAK problem at leetcode.
First there is an automated coding test: 2 questions 90 minutes, followed by (virtual) on-site interviews: 4 total 1 hour each. Behavioural questions based on STAR method for the Amazon Leadership principles, and coding challenge. No system design interview for me.
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I applied through an employee referral. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Amazon in Jul 2022
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It was a good experience. I learned a lot from this interview .I came to know my weaknesses and my strengths. The technical questions were of medium difficulty. They were very friendly and tried to make me feel comfortable.