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Amazon Interview
SDE1 New Grad
Process Overview
- Applied Mid 2026, OA Late April, Final Round July 2026
Interview Rounds Breakdown
Coding & LP Round 11 hr
Leadership PrinciplesData StructuresAlgorithms
The interviewer presented a custom problem regarding server load balancing.
The candidate utilized a min-heap to track server loads efficiently.
The interviewer probed for more optimal solutions beyond the initial heap-based approach.
The candidate discussed a greedy alternative but was constrained by time to implement it.
Questions Asked
Assign incoming partitions to servers with minimum current load.
Solve HeapsGreedy
Coding & LP Round 21 hr
Leadership PrinciplesData StructuresLog Analysis
The problem required processing web logs to identify loyal customers based on visit frequency and product interaction diversity.
The solution required effective use of hash maps and sets to track unique product interactions across two days.
Bar Raiser1 hr
Leadership Principles
This round was dedicated exclusively to behavioral assessment.
The focus remained on evaluating the candidate's alignment with Amazon's Leadership Principles.
OOD & LP Round 41 hr
Object Oriented DesignLeadership Principles
The candidate was tasked with designing a log rate limiter with support for per-message and global throttling.
The interviewer identified a state-update bug where internal states were modified even when a message was rejected by a policy.
The candidate successfully refactored the logic to ensure state consistency across policies.
The design emphasized extensibility and adherence to the 'Ownership' principle.
Key Takeaways & Advice
Candidate Advice
- Ensure state management logic is robust in OOD problems to avoid side effects when multiple policies are involved.
- Prioritize clear communication of thought processes during technical rounds.
Preparation Tips
- Focus on Amazon Leadership Principles as they are heavily integrated into every interview round.
Final Verdict
The result for this interview is still pending.