Amazon Software Development Engineer, II interview questions
based on 293 ratings - Updated May 9, 2026
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Software Development Engineer, II applicants have rated the interview process at Amazon with 4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 58.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Software Development Engineer, II roles take an average of 30 days to get hired, when considering 1 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Amazon overall takes an average of 33 days.
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I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon (Edimburgo, Escocia) in May 2024
Interview
The online assessment was centered around evaluating technical competency. It tested a range of skills and knowledge through diverse challenges, designed to measure proficiency in key technical areas and problem-solving abilities.
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Amazon (Bangalore Rural) in May 2023
Interview
It was lengthy process:
1. HackerRank test
2. 2 algorithm rounds
3. 1 LLD round
4. 1 HLD round
I was not selected as I did not performed that well in the algorithm rounds
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon (Sunnyvale, CA) in Jul 2024
Interview
I had an OA, followed by an Interview loop of 4 rounds. 3 coding rounds and 1 System design round. Each Round had 2 leadership principles questions followed by a medium-hard coding question with follow-up questions.
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2 Leadership principle questions followed by a medium-hard coding question.