Practice Leadership Principles, system design, and coding with AI. Prepare for SDE I to Principal roles at Amazon.
Master the 16 principles that drive Amazon's culture and interviews
Leaders start with the customer and work backwards
Leaders act on behalf of the entire company
Leaders expect and require innovation
Leaders operate at all levels and audit frequently
Speed matters in business
Leaders focus on key inputs and deliver with quality
+ 10 more principles covered in practice sessions
90 min
Two coding problems + work style assessment
45-60 min
One coding problem + behavioral questions
4-5 hours
4-5 interviews covering coding, system design, and LPs
45-60 min
Deep dive into leadership principles
0-2 years
DSA, Basic LP
2-5 years
DSA, System Design, LP
5+ years
System Design, LP Deep Dive
8+ years
Architecture, Leadership
Extremely important. Every interview includes LP questions. You need 2-3 strong STAR stories for each principle. Interviewers are specifically looking for LP alignment.
The Bar Raiser is an Amazonian from outside your team who ensures hiring standards stay high. They have veto power and focus heavily on Leadership Principles and culture fit.
Typically 2-3 coding rounds for SDE I/II and 1-2 for senior roles. Expect LeetCode medium-hard problems with emphasis on optimal solutions.
Master Leadership Principles and ace your Amazon interview