Discuss key behavioral experiences
Overview
This question evaluates behavioral competencies relevant to software engineering, including leadership, communication, accountability, problem-solving, initiative, and time-management as demonstrated through past experiences.
Amazon
Sep 6, 2025, 12:00 AM
Software Engineer
Onsite
Behavioral & Leadership
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Behavioral Interview (Onsite) — Software Engineer
You are preparing for an onsite behavioral and leadership interview. Answer the following prompts using clear, specific examples from your experience.
- Why do you want to work at Amazon?
- Describe a time you delivered a simple solution to a complex problem.
- What is your biggest professional failure, and what did you learn from it?
- Tell me about a time you missed a deadline—what happened and how did you handle it?
- Describe a project where you went above and beyond expectations.
- Share an example of working under a tight deadline.
- What project are you most proud of, and why?
Use structured responses (for example, STAR: Situation, Task, Action, Result) and quantify impact where possible.
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