Amazon Software Development Engineer SDE interview questions

Data Structures & Algorithms Medium/Hard LeetCode style. Time complexity discussion. Edge cases & testing. System Design (simplified for SDE I) Not large-scale architecture. Examples: design a URL shortener, elevator system, or parking lot. More about object-oriented design, APIs, and tradeoffs. Behavioral (Leadership Principles) Deep dive into past experiences. Expect “Tell me about a time you disagreed with your manager…” Bar Raiser Interview One interviewer is a Bar Raiser (ensures high hiring standards). Mix of coding + behavioral, with extra focus on LP alignment.