Amazon Software Development Engineer (SDE II) interview questions
based on 280 ratings - Updated May 31, 2026
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Two parts of online assesment, a coding assessment wiht two questions, and if you pass it, there's in a technical assessment s where they put you in a virtual workspace.
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You must decide between two given algorithms. There are several options you can choose. Rate the options.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Amazon in Apr 2021
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Hackerrank problems, 5 steps, very easy if you study, tiring job not worth it. Overall decent experience and would recommend. Hackerrank problems, 5 steps, very easy if you study, tiring job not worth it. Overall decent experience and would recommend
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon (New York, NY) in Nov 2020
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Typical OA, followed by more DSA interview style questions over video.
Interviewer did not seem interested in interviewing me, he looked like he was looking at other things while I was talking and thinking outloud about the solution.