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      Software Development Engineer (SDE1) Interview

      Apr 11, 2025
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Calcuta
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Amazon (Calcuta) in Mar 2025

      Interview

      The Amazon interview process typically begins with an Online Assessment (OA), which includes 2–3 coding questions focused on data structures and algorithms, sometimes accompanied by debugging tasks and a work simulation based on Amazon’s workplace scenarios. After clearing the OA, candidates are invited to a technical interview, usually held via video call, where they are assessed on their problem-solving skills through DSA questions and sometimes asked about past projects. This is followed by the final “Loop” round which includes multiple interviews in one day, covering data structures, system design (for experienced roles like SDE-2), and behavioral questions based on Amazon’s Leadership Principles. One of these rounds is conducted by a Bar Raiser, a senior Amazonian responsible for maintaining hiring standards. The entire process emphasizes coding efficiency, clarity of thought, and cultural fit. Results are typically shared within a week or two, and offers include base pay, bonuses, stock units (RSUs), and relocation benefits if applicable.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      In the technical interview round, one of the main questions they asked me was based on the concept of Priority Queue, and it was a medium-level LeetCode-style problem. The question involved handling a set of string data where I had to prioritize elements based on certain criteria, such as frequency or lexicographical order. I was expected to use a priority queue (min-heap or max-heap depending on the requirement) to efficiently manage the order of elements. The interviewer closely observed how I structured my solution, whether I chose the appropriate data structures, and how I explained my logic while coding. They also asked me to analyze and explain the time and space complexity of my solution. The focus was not just on getting the right answer but also on clean, readable code and my ability to think through edge cases and constraints.
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      Other Software Development Engineer (SDE1) Interview Reviews for Amazon

      Software Development Engineer (SDE1) Interview

      Apr 29, 2026
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Toronto, ON
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon (Toronto, ON) in Feb 2026

      Interview

      OA included hackerrank coding test, workplace simulation, and workstyle survery. after that was just final onsite, 4 rounds back to back. 2 algorithm questions, 1 LLD, and 1 bar raiser.

      Software Development Engineer (SDE1) Interview

      Dec 17, 2025
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Seattle, WA
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA)

      Interview

      Three rounds in total. First behavioral, second technical DSA coding, third Low Level Design. Interviewers were friendly, and questions were easy to crack. I would say preparing Amazon LPA is the best and sure-shot way to crack the interview.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Was there a scenario where you went above and beyond for customer satisfaction?
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      Software Development Engineer (SDE1) Interview

      Dec 10, 2025
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Seattle, WA
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA)

      Interview

      Good overall, great experience. It was of 3 total rounds. First assessment. 3 rounds of DSA and Behavioral. Behavioral was mostly on the Leadership Principles. Over all a goof experience.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Leader ship principles, data structures.
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