Amazon SDE Interview Experience 2025
Summary
I applied for the Amazon SDE role and successfully navigated through an online assessment and three interview rounds, which included both technical Data Structures & Algorithms challenges and Leadership Principle discussions, ultimately securing an offer.
Full Experience
Amazon SDE Interview Experience – 2025
Applied via portal – Day 0
Got the OA on Day 3 (HackerRank test + Work Simulation)
Round 1 – Day 14
- LP: 2 questions
- DSA:
- Split Linked List in K Parts
- Maximum Circular Subarray Sum (no adjacent elements allowed)
Round 2 – Day 28
- LP: 2 questions
- DSA:
- Longest Substring with At Most K Replacements
- Detect and Remove Cycle in a Linked List
Round 3 (Bar Raiser) – Day 53
- Deep dive into 2 LPs with multiple follow-ups
- Focus was on clarity, depth, and personal impact
Offer – Day 61
- Got the offer 🎉
- Compensation: Their compensation is standardized, which you’ve probably already seen mentioned in several posts.
Interview Questions (4)
Split Linked List in K Parts
Split Linked List in K Parts
Maximum Circular Subarray Sum
Maximum Circular Subarray Sum (no adjacent elements allowed)
Longest Substring with At Most K Replacements
Longest Substring with At Most K Replacements
Detect and Remove Cycle in a Linked List
Detect and Remove Cycle in a Linked List
Preparation Tips
Quick Note on LPs:
Leadership Principle questions are scenario-based. You’re expected to share specific, personal anecdotes demonstrating how your actions align with the Amazon's principles. Focus on your individual contribution, not your team's. They want to understand what you did, why you did it, and what impact it had.