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      Software Engineer Interview

      Feb 15, 2026
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Chennai
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Amazon (Chennai) in Apr 2025

      Interview

      Apply through the careers portal or referral. Resume is screened by recruiters or ATS (Applicant Tracking System). Shortlisted candidates move to assessments. 2. Online Assessment (OA) Varies by role: For technical roles Coding questions (DSA, algorithms) Debugging problems Logical reasoning or aptitude For non-technical roles Situational judgement test Work style assessment Personality/behavioral questionnaire 3. Recruiter Screening Call 20–30 minute call Discussion about: Your background Projects Salary expectations Role understanding Goal → check communication + basic fit 4. Technical / Functional Interviews Usually 2–4 rounds depending on role. For Software / Data / Tech roles Coding questions System design (for experienced candidates) SQL / ML / Cloud concepts (role-based) Project deep dive For Business / Operations roles Case questions Analytical thinking Process improvement scenarios 5. Behavioral Interview (Most Important) Amazon strongly evaluates candidates based on its Leadership Principles (e.g., Customer Obsession, Ownership, Dive Deep). You’ll be asked questions like: “Tell me about a time you solved a difficult problem.” “Describe a failure and what you learned.” 👉 Use STAR Method

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What you’ve done What problems you solved What results you achieved How you showed leadership
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      Jun 30, 2026
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      Neutral experience
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