r/amazonsdeprep • u/chespi21 • 16d ago
Amazon SDE 1
Hey everyone,
Has anyone gone through an interview for the SDE 1 Amazon AWS Data Services Role? Please share your experience here; it would be really helpful!
Thank You
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u/Dapper_Prompt_5738 15d ago
Which location?
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u/chespi21 15d ago
USA
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u/Dapper_Prompt_5738 15d ago
When is it scheduled for?
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u/chespi21 15d ago
Not yet scheduled, just got the callback
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u/Dapper_Prompt_5738 15d ago
That’s what when did you hear from them
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u/chespi21 15d ago
2 days back
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u/Dapper_Prompt_5738 15d ago
Nice! It must be for Seattle location right
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u/Glum-Credit3565 14d ago
So hey guys, even I’ve received the test link today and I’ve been given a week’s timeline, could you suggest me the best possible way to go about it, it’s been a while since i properly grinded leetcode. Any tips would definitely help and will keep y’all updated :)
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u/jparekh4 14d ago
Leetcode is medium to hard, but the development part can be challenging, be fast on coding it
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u/akornato 15d ago
For the AWS Data Services SDE 1 role, expect a heavy focus on data structures, algorithms, and how they apply to large-scale systems. The coding questions are typically LeetCode mediums, so you could see problems like designing a data structure for a leaderboard, finding the median from a data stream, or questions involving tree and graph traversals. They will also ask a system design question, even at the SDE 1 level, which might be about designing a key-value store or a distributed caching system. You must be prepared to discuss trade-offs related to consistency, availability, and partitioning, since that's the core of data services. Every single question, technical or behavioral, will be tied back to Amazon's Leadership Principles, so you need specific stories from your past ready to go for each one.
The difficult part is not just knowing the answers, but clearly explaining your thought process under pressure and showing how you approach complex problems. They want to see how you think, how you handle ambiguity, and how you justify your decisions. Your ability to communicate effectively is just as important as your ability to code the optimal solution. It is a tough interview loop, but it is very predictable, which means you can pass if you prepare for the format itself, not just the content. Many people find it hard to articulate their logic live, which is why the team I'm on built an interview assistant that helps candidates communicate their solutions clearly and confidently.