Amazon Cybersecurity Engineer (Junior Level) - Comprehensive Interview Preparation Guide
Cybersecurity Engineer
Amazon
Junior
5 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Amazon's cybersecurity engineer interview process for junior-level candidates typically includes an initial recruiter screening, followed by technical phone screens to assess foundational security knowledge and hands-on technical skills, and concluding with on-site interviews that evaluate technical depth, architectural thinking, problem-solving, behavioral alignment, and secure coding practices. The process is designed to assess your ability to understand security fundamentals, implement security controls, conduct threat analysis, and work collaboratively within security and development teams.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min3 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen - Security Fundamentals
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Phone Screen - Threat Modeling and Security Design
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
On-Site Interview - Technical Security Deep Dive
75 min5 focus topicstechnical
5
On-Site Interview - Behavioral and Collaboration
60 min5 focus topicsbehavioral