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Updated 17 Sep 2021

Amazon Senior Software Development Manager Interview Experiences

1 interview found

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Sep 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Can you explain an innovation in product you worked on? What value it brought to the organisation?
  • Ans. Talk about a product extension or a new product idea which you have given in previous organisations. Try to explain it in detail - using whiteboard on the architecture & also the real benefit it brings to the customer.
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q2. Do you have any suggestions for improving Amazon portal?
  • Ans. 

    Yes

    • Improve search functionality by implementing advanced filters and sorting options.

    • Enhance user experience by optimizing page load speed and reducing clutter.

    • Introduce personalized recommendations based on user preferences and browsing history.

    • Streamline the checkout process by simplifying steps and offering multiple payment options.

    • Implement a robust customer feedback system to gather insights and address issues pro

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Give an example for you doing the more with less. Even when there is resource constraints how can you deliver?
  • Ans. 

    I have successfully delivered projects with limited resources by optimizing processes, leveraging automation, and prioritizing tasks.

    • Identify and eliminate inefficiencies in the development process

    • Automate repetitive tasks to save time and effort

    • Prioritize tasks based on their impact and urgency

    • Leverage existing resources and tools effectively

    • Encourage cross-functional collaboration to maximize productivity

    • Optimize cod...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. All questions will be around the leadership principles of amazon - look for amazon dot jobs slash en slash principles (since here they are not allowing url i am giving like this).
  • Ans. Even if the question is not directly about the leadership principles keep that in mind when you are answering, even if it is about some new architecture or innovation or whatever - link it with one of the principle and present - you are sure to get hired. Also don't loose your cool. They will deliberately try to provoke you - don't fall for it.
  • Answered Anonymously

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just look at my answers given above - basically it is all about amazon principles and how to beat the bar raiser. If you can, then you are hired!!
Also post interview they asked me to write a page on either decision making example in your work experience or an innovation you have done in product or process. This you can do as home assignment and e-mail.

Interview questions from similar companies

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

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Test contains 26 questions for me 13 are java based 13 are c++ based

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Indexing in dbms
  • Ans. 

    Indexing in DBMS is a technique to improve the performance of queries by creating a data structure that allows for faster retrieval of data.

    • Indexes are created on columns in a database table to speed up the retrieval of rows that match a certain condition.

    • Types of indexes include clustered, non-clustered, unique, and composite indexes.

    • Examples of indexing techniques include B-tree, hash, and bitmap indexes.

    • Indexing can...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Find whether two strings are or not anagrams
  • Ans. 

    Check if two strings are anagrams by comparing the sorted characters in each string.

    • Sort the characters in both strings and compare if they are equal.

    • Ignore spaces and punctuation when comparing the strings.

    • Example: 'listen' and 'silent' are anagrams.

    • Example: 'hello' and 'world' are not anagrams.

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Inorder traversal without recursion
  • Ans. 

    Use a stack to simulate the recursive inorder traversal process

    • Create an empty stack to store nodes

    • Start with the root node and push it onto the stack

    • While the stack is not empty, keep traversing left and pushing nodes onto the stack

    • Once you reach a leaf node, pop it from the stack, print its value, and move to its right child

    • Repeat the process until all nodes have been visited

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to make a class final
  • Ans. 

    To make a class final, use the 'final' keyword in the class declaration.

    • Use the 'final' keyword before the 'class' keyword in the class declaration

    • A final class cannot be subclassed or extended

    • Final classes are often used for utility classes or classes that should not be modified

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Minimum Knight Moves (LC Medium)
  • Q2. OS, CN, DB concepts like multithreading, semaphore, tcp vs udp, transaction and ACId properties. Java concepts like stack vs heap(memory), error vs exception. Any 1 Project discussion for 10 mins

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare all the fundamental concepts of operating systems and databases. Refer to the company-tagged questions from LC.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the implementation of Merge Sort in Java?
  • Ans. 

    Merge Sort is a divide and conquer algorithm that divides the input array into two halves, recursively sorts them, and then merges the sorted halves.

    • Divide the input array into two halves

    • Recursively sort the two halves

    • Merge the sorted halves back together

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the implementation of the Quick Sort algorithm in Java?
  • Ans. 

    Quick Sort is a popular sorting algorithm that uses a divide-and-conquer approach to sort elements in an array.

    • Choose a pivot element from the array.

    • Partition the array into two sub-arrays: elements less than the pivot and elements greater than the pivot.

    • Recursively apply the same process to the sub-arrays.

    • Combine the sorted sub-arrays to get the final sorted array.

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Java coding questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain Java oops concepts?
  • Ans. 

    Java oops concepts include inheritance, encapsulation, polymorphism, and abstraction.

    • Inheritance allows a class to inherit properties and behavior from another class.

    • Encapsulation hides the internal state of an object and restricts access to it.

    • Polymorphism allows objects to be treated as instances of their parent class.

    • Abstraction hides the implementation details and only shows the necessary features.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is collections?
  • Ans. 

    Collections in programming refer to data structures that allow you to store and manipulate groups of objects.

    • Collections provide a way to organize and manage data efficiently

    • Examples include lists, sets, maps, queues, and stacks

    • Collections can be used to perform operations like adding, removing, and searching for elements

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Write a code to reverse number?
  • Ans. 

    Code to reverse a number in JavaScript

    • Convert the number to a string to easily manipulate each digit

    • Use array methods like split, reverse, and join to reverse the number

    • Convert the reversed string back to a number before returning

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduction about yourself?
  • Ans. 

    I am a recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science and a passion for coding and problem-solving.

    • Graduated with a degree in Computer Science

    • Proficient in programming languages like Java, Python, and C++

    • Completed internships at tech companies like Google and Microsoft

    • Enthusiastic about learning new technologies and working in a team environment

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Do you know about the company?
  • Ans. 

    The company is a leading software development firm specializing in creating innovative solutions for various industries.

    • Company focuses on creating innovative software solutions

    • Has a strong presence in various industries

    • Known for their expertise in software development

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

BFS Implementation of a jug question.

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Few hashmap questions
  • Q2. Object Oriented Programming questions
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. STAR based scenario questions
  • Q2. Previous work experience and projects
  • Ans. 

    I have 3 years of experience working as a software engineer, with projects including a mobile app for tracking fitness goals and a web application for managing inventory.

    • 3 years of experience as a software engineer

    • Developed a mobile app for tracking fitness goals

    • Created a web application for managing inventory

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Data structure and algorithm
  • Q2. Some tricky logical question
  • Q3. Stack and queue
  • Q4. Some basic question about system Design
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Hackerrank Coding Test, Leetcode medium questions

Round 2 - Coding Test 

HLD test, was asked to design an online coding platform like leetcode

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Most interesting project you have worked on
  • Q2. How do you handle conflict at workplace

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - - Prepare leetcode medium
- Prepare HLD well
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

It was a medium-level DSA round

Round 2 - Coding Test 

This was also a DSA round

Round 3 - Coding Test 

This again a DSA round

Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Can't disclose the question because of NDA signed but it was a design round
Round 5 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This was a project discussion round

Amazon Interview FAQs

How to prepare for Amazon Senior Software Development Manager 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 AWS, Big Data, C++, Cloud Computing and Design.
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