Amazon Staff-Level Network Engineer Interview Preparation Guide
Network Engineer
Amazon
Staff
8 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Amazon's interview process for Staff-level Network Engineer consists of initial recruiter engagement, multiple technical phone screens to assess infrastructure knowledge and architectural thinking, and a comprehensive onsite loop (5-7 rounds) evaluating technical depth, system design capability, operational excellence, security expertise, and alignment with Amazon's Leadership Principles. Staff-level candidates are expected to demonstrate mastery of large-scale network infrastructure, strategic thinking about technology decisions, and ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
45 min4 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen - Networking Fundamentals & Troubleshooting
55 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Phone Screen - Infrastructure Architecture & Design Patterns
55 min5 focus topicssystem design
4
Onsite Round 1 - Network Architecture System Design
60 min5 focus topicssystem design
5
Onsite Round 2 - Advanced Networking Technologies & Protocol Deep Dive
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Round 3 - Network Security, Compliance & Operations
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
7
Onsite Round 4 - Operational Excellence & Troubleshooting Leadership
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
8
Onsite Round 5 - Amazon Leadership Principles & Behavioral Assessment
60 min6 focus topicsbehavioral