Amazon DevOps Engineer (Mid-Level) Interview Preparation Guide
DevOps Engineer
Amazon
Mid Level
7 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Amazon's DevOps Engineer interview process for mid-level candidates typically consists of an initial recruiter screening followed by technical phone screens and multiple onsite interview rounds. The process evaluates technical proficiency in cloud infrastructure, CI/CD automation, containerization, system design, troubleshooting capabilities, and alignment with Amazon's Leadership Principles. Expect approximately 5-7 total rounds spanning 4-6 weeks from initial contact to offer decision.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
40 min4 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen - AWS Fundamentals & Scripting
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
3
Onsite Round 1 - Infrastructure System Design
60 min6 focus topicssystem design
4
Onsite Round 2 - CI/CD Pipeline Design and Implementation
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Round 3 - Troubleshooting and Incident Response
45 min6 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Round 4 - Technical Deep Dive and Past Experience
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
7
Onsite Round 5 - Behavioral Interview and Amazon Leadership Principles
60 min6 focus topicsbehavioral