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Updated 15 Feb 2024

Amazon Software Engineer Level 1 Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
No response

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

Round 1 - Coding Test 

1 hour, 2 DSA questions. Easy

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Data Structures and Algorithms round
  • Q2. Right view and bottom view of tree.
  • Ans. 

    The right view of a tree shows the rightmost node at each level, while the bottom view shows the bottommost node at each horizontal distance.

    • To find the right view, perform a level order traversal and keep track of the rightmost node at each level.

    • To find the bottom view, perform a vertical order traversal and keep track of the bottommost node at each horizontal distance.

    • Both views can be represented as arrays of strin...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Merge intervals
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Minimum number of runways required
  • Ans. 

    The minimum number of runways required depends on the number of aircrafts and their arrival and departure times.

    • Consider the number of aircrafts that will be arriving and departing at the same time.

    • Calculate the maximum number of aircrafts that will be on the ground at any given time.

    • Each aircraft requires a separate runway for landing and takeoff.

    • The minimum number of runways required is equal to the maximum number of

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Some question related to binary tree
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked about past projects. Leadership principle questions answered in STAR format

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Luck is a major factor. You cannot always be the best. They ask simple questions and judge thousands of candidates on the basis of it. Just be thorough with the concepts.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

More than the right answer, focus on the approach. Duration 60 min.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Design a product like google drive
  • Ans. 

    A cloud storage service like Google Drive for storing and sharing files

    • Allow users to upload, store, and organize files in folders

    • Provide sharing options for files and folders with permissions

    • Include collaboration features like real-time editing and commenting

    • Offer integration with other services like Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why do you want to join Expedia
  • Ans. 

    I want to join Expedia because of its innovative technology, global impact, and collaborative work culture.

    • Expedia is known for its cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions.

    • I am excited about the opportunity to work on projects with a global impact.

    • I value a collaborative work culture where I can learn from and contribute to a talented team.

    • Expedia's reputation for work-life balance and employee development is

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

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

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why you want to join facebook?
  • Ans. 

    I want to join Facebook because of its innovative technology, global impact, and opportunities for growth.

    • Innovative technology: Facebook is known for its cutting-edge technology and constant innovation.

    • Global impact: Working at Facebook would allow me to contribute to a platform that connects billions of people worldwide.

    • Opportunities for growth: Facebook offers a dynamic and fast-paced work environment with ample opp...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Whats the best feature you like in Facebook?
  • Ans. 

    I appreciate the personalized news feed feature on Facebook.

    • Personalized news feed shows content based on user interests

    • Helps users stay updated on relevant information

    • Allows users to engage with content they are interested in

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Medium level questions with a senior engineer

Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Confidential test. Cannot give details.
Round 3 - Coding Test 

Medium level questions

Round 4 - Coding Test 

Manager round with technical and culture fit

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

Asked about the dsa questions and about trees

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
-

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 - Coding Test 

Python programming and SQL queries

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical Interview with basic data structures and algorithms problems (stack and binary search based easy medium questions). Had to solve some basic SQL queries as well. Also in depth questions about the ...
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Hiring manager round. Questions about the role and all my previous work.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Groupon Software Development Engineer II interview:
  • Data Structures
  • SQL
  • Python
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare data structures and algorithms. Also prepare to be drilled on your resume.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Past Experience

Amazon Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Amazon Software Engineer Level 1 interview?
Amazon interview process usually has 4 rounds. The most common rounds in the Amazon interview process are Technical, Coding Test and One-on-one Round.
What are the top questions asked in Amazon Software Engineer Level 1 interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Amazon Software Engineer Level 1 interview -

  1. Right view and bottom view of tr...read more
  2. Minimum number of runways requi...read more
  3. Some question related to binary t...read more

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