Amazon SDE2 Interview Experience (Full Loop)

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· SDE II
February 13, 2026 · 29 reads

Summary

I recently completed a full-loop SDE2 interview at Amazon, which included rounds on data structures and algorithms, low-level design, system design, and behavioral questions based on Leadership Principles. I am currently awaiting the debrief results from HR.

Full Experience

Hi everyone,

I recently appeared for the Amazon SDE2 interview and completed the full loop. Sharing my experience below:


Round 1: DSA

Problem:
Minimum Number of Days to Disconnect Island
https://leetcode.com/problems/minimum-number-of-days-to-disconnect-island/description/

I was not able to complete the code for all test cases.

Self Rating: Lean Hire


Round 2: Bar Raiser

Discussion:

  • Leadership Principles (LP)
  • Design a service to find a rider for a quick commerce app-LLD

Self Rating: Hire


Round 3: LLD (Low-Level Design)

Problem:
Design an offline download manager for a social media app.

Completed the code and answered follow-up questions.

Self Rating: Hire


Round 4: Hiring Manager

Discussion:

  • Leadership Principles (LP)
  • Design an Event Logging System

Answered follow-up questions and completed the design.

Self Rating: Hire


Current Status

I called HR today and was informed that the debrief is scheduled for this evening. I tried calling again twice after 6 PM but didn’t get a response.

Not sure what to expect , maybe I’m overthinking. I just wish HRs would share updates promptly, whatever the result may be.

Will update once I hear back.

Interview Questions (6)

1.

Minimum Number of Days to Disconnect Island

Data Structures & Algorithms

The problem asks for the minimum number of days to disconnect an island. The full problem description is available via the provided LeetCode link.

2.

Amazon Leadership Principles Discussion

Behavioral

Discussion centered around Amazon's Leadership Principles, covering behavioral aspects and past experiences relevant to these principles.

3.

Design a Rider-Finding Service (LLD)

System Design

Low-level design of a service to efficiently find a rider for a quick commerce application.

4.

Design an Offline Download Manager

System Design

Design an offline download manager for a social media application, including its architecture and core functionalities.

5.

Amazon Leadership Principles Discussion

Behavioral

Discussion centered around Amazon's Leadership Principles, covering behavioral aspects and past experiences relevant to these principles.

6.

Design an Event Logging System

System Design

Design an event logging system, considering aspects like scalability, reliability, and data processing.

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