Amazon DevOps Engineer (Entry Level) Interview Preparation Guide
DevOps Engineer
Amazon
entry
6 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Amazon's DevOps Engineer interview process for entry-level candidates typically consists of a recruiter screening round, one technical phone screen, and 4-5 onsite rounds covering technical fundamentals, hands-on infrastructure labs, system design basics, behavioral assessment of Amazon leadership principles, and cultural fit. The entire process evaluates foundational DevOps knowledge, practical problem-solving with tools like Docker and Kubernetes, ability to learn quickly, and alignment with Amazon's customer-obsessed culture.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min3 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen
50 min6 focus topicstechnical
3
Onsite Round 1: Hands-On DevOps Lab
75 min4 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Round 2: System Design Basics
70 min5 focus topicssystem design
5
Onsite Round 3: Troubleshooting and Incident Response
55 min5 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Round 4: Behavioral and Amazon Leadership Principles
50 min6 focus topicsbehavioral