Amazon Software Development Engineer SDE I interview questions
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Software Development Engineer SDE I applicants have rated the interview process at Amazon with 3.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 59.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
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The online interview process begins with submitting an application, followed by an initial screening to assess candidate suitability. If shortlisted, candidates proceed to virtual interviews conducted through platforms like Gmeet, where they interact with interviewers via video conferencing. These interviews aim to evaluate the candidate's qualifications, skills, and fit for the role. Additionally, assessment tests may be administered to assess specific abilities or knowledge. Reference checks are often conducted to gather insights from previous employers or colleagues. Finally, based on the overall evaluation, the hiring team makes a final selection decision. Throughout this process, technology plays a crucial role in facilitating seamless communication and evaluation in a remote environment.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Amazon (Washington, DC) in Jul 2022
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I had a 2 hour interview with two different devs, the first one was really supportive and encouraging. The second was not that much. I did not get the job, the technical questions were leetcode mediums, but behavioral was tough
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Tell me about a time you helped a coworker solve a problem?
It was very difficult but got to learn a lot. Must be thorough with DSA and specially DP concepts. Interview was bery insightful and a good learning opportunity both technical and otherwise.