Amazon Software Engineer interview experience

They would ask a question, wait while I answered, and then listen carefully before asking follow-ups.

What stood out was how they cared about clarity before coding. They repeatedly appreciated when I clarified requirements and the intended approach rather than jumping straight into completing code. That made the interaction feel thoughtful, even though I didn’t end up with an offer. I left feeling like I did well on communication, but the final result still came down to how the overall answers were evaluated. The process taught me that “clarify first” mattered to them as much as the final