Amazon Engineering Manager Interview Preparation Guide - Entry Level (0 years)
Engineering Manager
Amazon
entry
6 rounds
Updated 2/17/2026
Amazon's Engineering Manager interview process for entry-level candidates consists of a recruiter screening, one technical phone screen, and four onsite rounds. The process assesses program management thinking, technical depth, behavioral competencies aligned with Amazon Leadership Principles, project management capability, and team management fundamentals. Total process duration typically spans 4-6 weeks from initial recruiter contact to offer decision. Amazon evaluates candidates across four key domains: behavioral and leadership, program sense, system design, and technical acumen.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
45 min3 focus topicsculture fit
2
Phone Screen - Behavioral, Program Management, and Problem Solving
60 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
3
Onsite Round 1 - System Design and Technical Architecture
60 min4 focus topicssystem design
4
Onsite Round 2 - Amazon Leadership Principles and Behavioral Deep Dive
60 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
5
Onsite Round 3 - Program Management and Project Execution
60 min5 focus topicscase study
6
Onsite Round 4 - Technical Team Leadership and Hiring
60 min4 focus topicsbehavioral