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Amazon Software Developer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 17 Feb 2025

Top Amazon Software Developer Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. Maximum Subarray Sum Problem Statement Given an array of integers, determine the maximum possible sum of any contiguous subarray within the array. Example: Input: array ...read more
  • Q2. Minimum Number of Platforms Needed Problem Statement You are given the arrival and departure times of N trains at a railway station for a particular day. Your task is to ...read more
  • Q3. Fenwick Tree Problem Statement You are provided with an array/list ARR consisting of 'N' integers, along with 'Q' queries. Each query can be of one of the following two ...read more
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Amazon Software Developer Interview Experiences

186 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Difference between React class components and functional components?
  • Ans. 

    React class components are ES6 classes that extend React.Component, while functional components are simple functions that return JSX.

    • Class components use lifecycle methods like componentDidMount, componentDidUpdate, etc.

    • Functional components are simpler and easier to read/write.

    • Functional components can use React Hooks for state management and side effects.

    • Class components have a render method that returns JSX.

    • Function...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Develop a nodejs server and perform crud

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

There were 2 questions , array and linked list

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Was asked dp, and knapsack

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Where do you see yourself in next 5 years
  • Ans. 

    In the next 5 years, I see myself growing into a senior software developer role, leading projects and mentoring junior team members.

    • Continuing to enhance my technical skills through ongoing learning and certifications

    • Taking on more responsibilities in project management and leadership roles

    • Mentoring and guiding junior team members to help them grow in their careers

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell me a time in life when you failed
  • Ans. 

    Failed to meet a project deadline due to underestimating the complexity of the task

    • Underestimated the time required for a project

    • Did not communicate effectively with team members about progress

    • Learned to better assess project scope and communicate with team

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - practice leetcode

Software Developer Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

asked in Amazon
Q1. Maximum Subarray Sum Problem Statement Given an array of integers ... read more
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Q2. Minimum Number of Platforms Needed Problem Statement You are give ... read more
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Q4. Nth Fibonacci Number Problem Statement Calculate the Nth term in ... read more
Q5. Find Duplicate in Array Problem Statement You are provided with a ... read more
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Online coding test, 4 questions 2 hours

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

4 hrs test. 2 coding questions, and then behvaiourals

Amazon interview questions for designations

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 (1)

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 (1)

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 (1)

 Software Developer 1

 (1)

 Developer

 (3)

 Software Engineer

 (77)

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

They give multiple programs and we have to solve it.

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Topic was given to discuss and what we speak

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Willing to relocate
  • Q2. Salary expectation

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Share market design
  • Ans. 

    Share market design involves creating a platform for buying and selling stocks and other financial instruments.

    • Design a user-friendly interface for traders to view stock prices and place orders

    • Implement a secure payment system for transactions

    • Include real-time data updates for accurate pricing information

    • Create a database to store user information and transaction history

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Food delivery design
  • Ans. 

    Designing a food delivery system for efficient and user-friendly experience.

    • Focus on user-friendly interface for easy ordering

    • Implement real-time order tracking for transparency

    • Optimize delivery routes for faster delivery times

    • Integrate payment options for convenience

    • Ensure food safety and quality standards are met

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Learn design hld and lld in depth

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Shine and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. IQ test and Personal intelligence test.
Round 3 - Aptitude Test 

IQ & Reasoning with Situation dealing test.

Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Telephonic interview.
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Telephonic conversation.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

3 questions all DSA trees graphs

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. 2 DSA medium difficulty
  • Q2. Find middle of linked list
  • Ans. 

    To find the middle of a linked list, use the two-pointer approach.

    • Initialize two pointers, slow and fast, pointing to the head of the linked list.

    • Move the slow pointer one step at a time and the fast pointer two steps at a time.

    • When the fast pointer reaches the end of the list, the slow pointer will be at the middle.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Topological sort

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep calm in interview.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Project discussion and last experience
  • Q2. Tell me about yourself
  • Q3. About project which i done in clg
Round 3 - Coding Test 

DP, binary tree, graph, array, backtracking, tress

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via campus placement at Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surat

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Leetcode medium, geeks for geeks

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. 2 Leetcode medium
  • Q2. 3 Leetcode medium

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Practice DSA for SDE - 1

Amazon Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Amazon Software Developer interview?
Amazon interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Amazon interview process are Coding Test, Technical and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Amazon Software Developer interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Amazon. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Amazon expect are Java, Medical Coding, Team Management, Architectural Design and Architecture.
What are the top questions asked in Amazon Software Developer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Amazon Software Developer interview -

  1. There is a 12 km road and a contractor who is in-charge of repairing it. Contra...read more
  2. 14. you have given a string of multiline. you have to print the maximum occupa...read more
  3. What are the different types of hashing? Suggest an alternative and a better wa...read more
How long is the Amazon Software Developer interview process?

The duration of Amazon Software Developer interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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Amazon Software Developer Interview Process

based on 117 interviews

5 Interview rounds

  • Coding Test Round - 1
  • Coding Test Round - 2
  • Video Call Round - 1
  • Video Call Round - 2
  • Video Call Round - 3
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Amazon Software Developer Salary
based on 1.6k salaries
₹25.5 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr
303% more than the average Software Developer Salary in India
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3.9

Skill development

3.6

Work-life balance

4.1

Salary

3.5

Job security

3.8

Company culture

3.7

Promotions

3.7

Work satisfaction

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