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Amazon L4 Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 30 Sep 2022

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L4 Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 30 Sep 2022

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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Shell and python rounds have been conducted

Round 3 - Coding Test 

Python round conducted with different logic

Round 4 - Coding Test 

Shell scripting with different logic

Round 5 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. General questions have been asked
  • Q2. General array concept
  • Q3. Find biggerst number in a array
  • Ans. 

    To find the biggest number in an array.

    • Iterate through the array and compare each element with a variable that stores the current maximum value.

    • If the current element is greater than the maximum value, update the maximum value.

    • Return the maximum value after iterating through the entire array.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare coding logical and critical thinking rounds

Skills evaluated in this interview

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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
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Print the nodes of a n-ary tree in an arc wise manner as seen from the outside.
  • Ans. 

    Print nodes of n-ary tree in arc wise manner from outside

    • Traverse the tree level by level from outside to inside

    • Use a queue to keep track of nodes at each level

    • Print the nodes at each level in a clockwise or anticlockwise manner

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Uber Senior Software Engineer interview:
  • n-ary tree

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

Some database questions,some java questions .

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the difference between javascript and jQuery.
  • Ans. 

    JavaScript is a programming language used for web development, while jQuery is a library built with JavaScript to simplify HTML document traversal and manipulation.

    • JavaScript is a programming language, while jQuery is a library written in JavaScript.

    • JavaScript can be used for a wide range of tasks, while jQuery is mainly used for DOM manipulation and event handling.

    • JavaScript is a core technology for web development, w...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Define different types of join
  • Ans. 

    Different types of joins are used in SQL to combine rows from two or more tables based on a related column between them.

    • Inner Join: Returns rows when there is at least one match in both tables.

    • Left Join (or Left Outer Join): Returns all rows from the left table and the matched rows from the right table.

    • Right Join (or Right Outer Join): Returns all rows from the right table and the matched rows from the left table.

    • Full ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Define multithreading concept and exception handling.
  • Ans. 

    Multithreading allows multiple threads to run concurrently, while exception handling deals with errors in a program.

    • Multithreading involves running multiple threads simultaneously to improve performance and responsiveness.

    • Threads share the same memory space but have their own program counter and registers.

    • Exception handling is a mechanism to handle errors or exceptional situations in a program.

    • It helps prevent the prog...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is distributed system
  • Ans. 

    A distributed system is a collection of independent computers that appear to the users as a single coherent system.

    • Consists of multiple computers connected through a network

    • Allows for parallel processing and fault tolerance

    • Examples include cloud computing, peer-to-peer networks, and distributed databases

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Jenkins to deploy the automation from git repo, procedure
  • Ans. 

    Use Jenkins pipeline to deploy automation from git repo

    • Create a Jenkins pipeline job

    • Configure the job to pull code from the git repository

    • Define the deployment steps in the Jenkinsfile

    • Use Jenkins plugins like Git plugin and Pipeline plugin for automation

    • Ensure proper permissions and credentials are set up for accessing the git repo

  • Answered by AI
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 2023. There were 2 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Given array of integer create subarray with sum = 0
  • Ans. 

    Create subarrays with sum = 0 from given array of integers.

    • Iterate through the array and keep track of the running sum.

    • Store the running sum in a hashmap and check if the current sum - any previous sum equals 0.

    • If yes, then the subarray between those two indices has a sum of 0.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Left view of binary tree
  • Ans. 

    The left view of a binary tree is the set of nodes visible when the tree is viewed from the left side.

    • Traverse the tree in a level order manner and keep track of the first node at each level.

    • Use a queue to store nodes at each level and update the left view nodes accordingly.

    • Example: For a binary tree with root node 1, left child 2, and right child 3, the left view would be [1, 2].

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I was interviewed before Jul 2023.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

45 min round. Similar to Leetcode medium level question.

Round 2 - Coding Test 

45 min coding round, 2 question asked

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. System design of proximity service
  • Ans. 

    Design a system for proximity service

    • Utilize geolocation data to track user locations

    • Implement algorithms to calculate proximity between users

    • Use real-time updates to notify users of nearby contacts

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Behavioral questions

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Feb 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

If the cost price of an item is Rs. 150 and the selling price is Rs. 200, what is the profit percentage?

Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the difference between a stack and a queue? Give an example where you would use each.
  • Ans. 

    A stack is a LIFO data structure while a queue is a FIFO data structure.

    • Stack: Last In First Out (LIFO), used in undo/redo functionality, backtracking, and recursion.

    • Queue: First In First Out (FIFO), used in job scheduling, breadth-first search, and printing.

    • Stack uses push() and pop() operations while queue uses enqueue() and dequeue() operations.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the difference between a compiler and an interpreter?
  • Ans. 

    A compiler translates the entire program into machine code before execution, while an interpreter translates and executes the program line by line.

    • A compiler converts the source code into an executable file, while an interpreter executes the code directly.

    • Compilers typically produce faster and more efficient code, while interpreters provide faster development and debugging.

    • Examples of compilers include GCC, Clang, and ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. A compiler is a program that translates the entire source code into machine code before executing it. The source code is fed into the compiler, which analyzes and translates it into an executable file. Thi...
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How do you handle stress and pressure?
  • Ans. 

    I handle stress and pressure by practicing time management, seeking support from colleagues, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

    • I prioritize tasks and create a schedule to manage my time effectively.

    • I communicate with my team and seek their assistance or guidance when needed.

    • I engage in stress-relieving activities outside of work, such as exercising or spending time with loved ones.

    • I practice mindfulness and d...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for AmbitionBox Software Engineer interview:
  • Technical
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication Skills
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Ask questions: During the interview, ask thoughtful questions about the company, the job, and the team you would be working with. This shows that you are interested and engaged in the opportunity, and can also give you valuable information to help you decide if the job is a good fit for you.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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