Interview Experience - Amazon: Software Dev Engineer -1 (Amazon University Talent Acquisition)
Summary
I recently interviewed for a Software Dev Engineer -1 position at Amazon through their University Talent Acquisition program. The interview round included both Amazon's Leadership Principles and Data Structures & Algorithms questions.
Full Experience
I had my interview for the Software Dev Engineer -1 role at Amazon, targeting the 2025 batch, as I'm pursuing my B.Tech CSE from a Tier 1 college. The interview process had a single round which covered both behavioral questions based on Amazon's Leadership Principles and technical questions on Data Structures and Algorithms.
Interview Questions (5)
Describe a Time You Helped Someone
Describe a specific situation where you took the initiative to help someone, detailing the context, your actions, and the outcome.
Tell Me About a Time You Learned Something New
Recount an experience where you learned a new skill or concept. Explain what motivated you to learn it, how you went about it, and what you gained from the experience.
Tell Me About a Time You Went Beyond Your Responsibilities
Share an example where you took on a task or initiative that was outside your defined job responsibilities. Describe the situation, your actions, and the positive impact of your efforts.
Top View of Binary Tree
Given a binary tree, print the top view of it. The top view of a binary tree is the set of nodes visible when the tree is viewed from the top. The nodes are printed in order from left to right.
Right View of Binary Tree
Given a binary tree, print the right view of it. The right view of a binary tree is the set of nodes visible when the tree is viewed from the right side. The nodes are printed from top to bottom.