Amazon Software Development Engineer (SDE) interview questions
based on 1.5K ratings - Updated Jun 9, 2026
Averageinterview difficulty
Very positiveinterview experience
How others got an interview
60%
Applied online
Applied online
19%
Campus Recruiting
Campus Recruiting
10%
Recruiter
Recruiter
8%
Employee Referral
Employee Referral
2%
Other
Other
1%
In Person
In Person
0%
Staffing Agency
Staffing Agency
Interview search
1,532 interviews
Viewing 311 - 315 of 1,532 Interviews
Amazon interviews FAQs
Software Development Engineer (SDE) applicants have rated the interview process at Amazon with 3.2 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 58.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Software Development Engineer (SDE) roles take an average of 10 days to get hired, when considering 6 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Amazon overall takes an average of 31 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Amazon as a Software Development Engineer (SDE) according to 6 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 40%
IQ intelligence test: 20%
One on one interview: 20%
Presentation: 20%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
1hr of behavioral and technical in one sitting. Make sure to explain your thought process and pseudo code before beginning to actually code. They will reject you even if you answered everything correctly with the most optimal solution.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. Went over my resume and asked questions on it.
2. Leadership principles
3 Leetcode style questions
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon in May 2025
Interview
I applied for the role online and was invited to take an online assessment. There was no prior interaction with a recruiter or HR, which felt impersonal. The assessment itself consisted of two coding problems (one LeetCode medium, one LeetCode hard), along with behavioral and system design questions. The difficulty level was fair, and I appreciated the challenge.
After clearing the assessment, I was moved to the video interview stage. Unfortunately, this part of the process was very disappointing. The interviewer did not give me a chance to introduce myself. She immediately presented a coding question and instructed me to read it without saying anything else.
When I attempted to discuss and clarify the problem, her responses were curt and dismissive, and she appeared visibly annoyed. The lack of engagement and the interviewer’s attitude made the interaction very uncomfortable. It affected my confidence and motivation during the interview.
Overall, while the initial assessment was structured well, the interview lacked basic professionalism and courtesy. Interviewers are a reflection of the company culture, and this experience made me question whether this would be a healthy work environment. I hope the company reviews this feedback and ensures a more respectful and constructive interview process in the future.
Advice to Management:
Ensure interviewers are trained not just in technical evaluation but also in interpersonal communication. A welcoming and respectful interview experience can make a big difference in attracting top talent.
I applied through other source. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon (Hyderâbâd) in Mar 2025
Interview
Amazing interview process. Didn't made it but Learned alot about my communication and technology knowledge. Dream job for each aspirant. Will try later. After learning more skills and gaining knowledge