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Amazon Software Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 1 Apr 2025

Top Amazon Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. Reverse a Singly Linked List Given a singly linked list of integers, your task is to return the head of the reversed linked list. Explanation: Reverse a given singly lin ...read more
  • Q2. Sum Between Zeroes Problem Statement Given a singly linked list containing a series of integers separated by the integer '0', modify the list by merging nodes between tw ...read more
  • Q3. Reverse Linked List Problem Statement Given a singly linked list of integers, your task is to return the head of the reversed linked list. Example: Input: The given link ...read more
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Amazon Software Engineer Interview Experiences

77 interviews found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain your current project and your responsibilities
  • Q2. Python programming question related to strings

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well before your interview on basic coding skills as well.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. DS on sorting and searching algo
  • Q2. Graph based question
  • Q3. Time and space complexity

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. LRU cache implementation
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Don't recall the question
  • Q2. Tell me about yourself

Amazon interview questions for designations

 Software Development Engineer

 (35)

 Software Engineer Intern

 (13)

 Senior Software Engineer

 (8)

 Embedded Software Engineer

 (4)

 Software Engineer II

 (2)

 Junior Software Engineer

 (2)

 Software Testing Engineer

 (2)

 Software Support Engineer

 (1)

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I appeared for an interview in Feb 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Dsa linked list
  • Q2. System design related

Get interview-ready with Top Amazon Interview Questions

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

DSA based interview rounds

Software Engineer Jobs at Amazon

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Two questions were asked in the online hackerrank test. It was two medium leetcode questions.

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic Coding, Logical Thinking

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Python Coding with examples

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Number of islands question

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Previous experience
  • Q2. Cultural fit with the company
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I appeared for an interview in May 2024.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

DP Problem - Leetcode Medium

Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions focused on leadership principles

Amazon Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Amazon Software Engineer interview?
Amazon interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Amazon interview process are Coding Test, Technical and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Amazon Software Engineer 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 Architectural Design, Clinical SAS Programming, Medical Coding, System Architecture and Computer Science.
What are the top questions asked in Amazon Software Engineer interview?

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

  1. You have given 10 files and you have given a string suggest data structure whic...read more
  2. Given a binary tree in which the node structure has an additional field called ...read more
  3. Explain the difference between ArrayList and LinkedList in Java. ArrayList is i...read more
How long is the Amazon Software Engineer interview process?

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

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Amazon Software Engineer Interview Process

based on 58 interviews

4 Interview rounds

  • Resume Shortlist Round
  • Coding Test Round
  • Technical Round
  • HR Round
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₹24.4 L/yr - ₹55.1 L/yr
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