The interview process begins with an Online Assessment (coding and workstyle), followed by three interview rounds covering Data Structures & Algorithms and resume/Leadership Principles. These include a mix of LeetCode medium-to-hard coding problems, Low-Level Design, and in-depth Leadership Principles discussions using the STAR method.

The Amazon software engineering interview process typically begins with a HackerRank-style screening test to assess core programming and problem-solving skills. Successful candidates move on to live coding interviews, where they tackle algorithmic challenges in real time. The process also includes a system design interview to evaluate architectural thinking, as well as a leadership principles interview and finally a bar raiser evaluation.