Two phone interviews over 2 weeks - 1 per week. Could have gone faster, but I didn't want to take too much time off work. And followed by a day of on-site interviews. Most of the questions were about problem solving, and a lot of the problems were about the problems the team has faced in the past, and so were about how to go about building scalable systems, or removing bottlenecks. Some algorithms / data structure / OO-design questions were mixed in as well. Two non-technical interviews - one with the hiring manager over lunch, just getting a feel for each other, and one with the Amazon recruiter at the end of the day, talking about Amazon's compensation structure, and other benefits.

The interview process for a Software Development Engineer II (SDE II) role at Amazon typically consists of three main stages: HR Screening The process begins with an initial conversation with a recruiter. This discussion focuses on your background, experience, and overall fit for the role. You may also go over basic behavioral questions aligned with Amazon’s Leadership Principles, along with details about the team and position. Online Assessment (OA) Candidates who pass the initial screening are invited to complete an online assessment. This stage generally includes: Data structures and algorithms coding problems Logical reasoning or work simulation tasks (in some cases) Basic system design or debugging questions (role-dependent) The goal is to evaluate problem-solving skills, coding ability, and efficiency. Technical Interview (Live Coding) The final stage involves one or more live technical interviews. These are typically conducted via an online coding platform and may include: Solving algorithmic problems in real time Explaining your thought process clearly Writing clean, efficient, and correct code Answering follow-up questions and optimizing your solution