Amazon Software Engineer Entry-Level Interview Preparation Guide
Software Engineer
Amazon
entry
6 rounds
Updated 11/22/2025
Amazon's Software Engineer interview process for entry-level candidates is designed to assess fundamental coding skills, problem-solving ability, understanding of data structures and algorithms, basic system design thinking, and alignment with Amazon's Leadership Principles.[1][5] The process consists of 6 rounds across approximately 4-8 weeks, including one recruiter screening, one technical phone screen, and four onsite interviews comprising multiple technical assessments and a behavioral evaluation.[1][3] All interviewers evaluate candidates against Amazon's Leadership Principles throughout the process.[3]
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
45 min6 focus topicsbehavioral|culture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen
45 min6 focus topicstechnical
3
Onsite Technical Interview 1 - Coding and Data Structures
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Technical Interview 2 - Algorithms and Problem-Solving
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Technical Interview 3 - System Design Basics
60 min6 focus topicssystem design
6
Onsite Behavioral Interview - Leadership Principles and Cultural Fit
60 min6 focus topicsbehavioral
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