Amazon Engineering Manager Interview Preparation Guide - Senior Level

Amazon's Engineering Manager interview process for Senior Level candidates evaluates both technical depth and leadership capability. The process includes recruiter screening, technical phone screens, and 5 onsite rounds that assess system design, technical knowledge, program execution, behavioral fit with Amazon's Leadership Principles, and team leadership. At the Senior level, interviewers focus on your ability to lead complex technical initiatives, influence across teams, manage and mentor engineers, and drive business impact while maintaining technical excellence.