Amazon Software Development Manager interview questions
based on 243 ratings - Updated Apr 1, 2026
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I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA) in Feb 2015
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I had two teams interested in me based on my experience. I had a short interview with a recruiter, followed by two phone interviews (one with each team). A week later I received notice that both teams wanted an in person interview. I flew to Seattle and participated in a full day of interviews that included both hiring managers, developers, and other managers from the organization.
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How have you handled scenarios where employees do not perform?
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Amazon (Bengaluru)
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Contacted by a recruiter from Amazon and after a CV screen arranged for the telephonic screen.
Overall a very professional telephonic interview. Interviewer was clear about what he was looking for. It was purely technical and very focused. The interviewer constantly takes notes during the interview. might be a bit distracting.
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Questions were based on solving the problems the team faces; but abstracted a bit to make it more generic. Some questions on writing a simple program and also data structures.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA) in Jan 2015
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Well organized and typical amazon style!. Started with phone screen then face to face. For amazon customer is the king so make sure you stick customer in response you give and then will be very happy.
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Q. How to prioritize the features slotted for a given release.