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Amazon Software Engineer Interview Questions
Behavioral questions for Amazon SDE interviews 2026. Focused on Leadership Principles with emphasis on Customer Obsession, Ownership, and Bias for Action.
Tell me about a time you had incomplete information but still had to move forward with a decision.
Tell me about a time when you identified and resolved a customer pain point. What was your approach? (Customer Obsession)
Describe a time you took ownership of a problem that was outside your direct responsibility. Why did you step in? (Ownership)
Tell me about a time you came up with a simple solution for a complex technical problem. (Invent and Simplify)
Tell me about the most recent technology or skill you learned on your own. How did you apply it? (Learn and Be Curious)
Tell me about a time you provided feedback that helped a teammate improve. What was the situation? (Hire and Develop the Best)
Describe a time you refused to compromise on quality despite time pressure. What was at stake? (Insist on the Highest Standards)
Tell me about a time you had to make a quick call on something important without having all the data. (Bias for Action)
Describe a time when you dove deep into a technical problem to find the root cause. What did you discover? (Dive Deep)
Tell me about a time you disagreed with a technical decision made by your team or manager. How did you handle it? (Have Backbone; Disagree and Commit)
Tell me about the most challenging technical project you delivered. What obstacles did you overcome? (Deliver Results)
Tell me about a time you made a mistake at work. How did you handle it and what did you learn? (Earn Trust)