Summary
I was selected for the SDE Intern role at Amazon India after a well-structured, DSA-focused interview process in February 2025, which also closely aligned with Amazon’s Leadership Principles.
Full Experience
I got my interview for the SDE Intern role at Amazon India by applying via the Amazon Careers portal during their off-campus hiring drive and also filling the internship form shared by Amazon’s university relations team. I received the Online Assessment (OA) link on my email after a few weeks.
🧪 Round 1: Online Assessment (HirePro / HackerRank)
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Format: 2 Coding Questions + WorkStyle Assessment
💻 Coding Questions:
- Sliding Window + Prefix Sum variant
- Greedy + Heap based task scheduling problem
The WorkStyle Assessment tested behavioral alignment with Amazon's Leadership Principles.
💻 Round 2: Technical Interview 1 (DSA + Behavioral)
- Mode: Amazon Chime
- Duration: ~60 Minutes
🔍 Flow:
- Quick introduction and resume walkthrough
- DSA Problem: 🧠 Two Sum with extra constraints — map + prefix logic
- Edge cases and optimization follow-up
- Leadership Principles Discussion:
- Handling conflicts in a team
- Taking ownership
- Learning from failure
💻 Round 3: Technical Interview 2 (DSA + Leadership Principles)
- Mode: Amazon Chime
- Duration: ~60 Minutes
🧠 What Was Asked:
- DSA Problem: 🔥 K-th Largest Element in a Stream — implemented using min-heap
- Follow-up edge cases and optimization
- Behavioral Questions:
- A time you showed ownership without being told
- Learning something under pressure
- How you manage deadlines and multiple tasks
💬 HR Discussion (Post-Selection)
I received an HR call approximately 1 week after the final round. We discussed:
- Internship duration & joining month
- Preferred location (Bangalore/Virtual)
- Full-time conversion intent
The HR representative explained the stipend, necessary documents, and the onboarding process.
🎉 Final Verdict
✅ Selected & Accepted
I am super excited to join Amazon India as an SDE Intern with a stipend of ₹1,00,000/month! 🚀
Interview Questions (7)
I was presented with a DSA problem to find the K-th Largest Element in a Stream. The interviewer requested an implementation and follow-up discussions on edge cases and optimization.
I was asked to discuss a situation where I had to handle conflicts within a team.
I was asked to describe a time when I demonstrated taking ownership.
I was asked to share an experience where I learned from a failure.
I was asked to recall a time when I showed ownership without being explicitly told to do so.
I was asked to describe an instance where I had to learn something new under pressure.
I was asked to explain how I manage deadlines and handle multiple tasks concurrently.
Preparation Tips
For preparation, I focused on:
- Sticking to Striver’s Sheet / NeetCode 150 for DSA.
- Practicing mock behavioral interviews based on Amazon LPs.
- Practicing explaining code and trade-offs clearly.
My final thoughts are that Amazon's intern hiring is DSA-heavy, behavioral-focused, and rewards candidates who communicate well and show ownership. Consistency and clarity will take you far if you're aiming for an SDE intern role at Amazon.