Amazon Engineering Manager (Staff Level) Interview Preparation Guide

Amazon's Engineering Manager interview process is structured to assess management capability, technical judgment, and alignment with Amazon's Leadership Principles. The process combines recruiter screening, a phone-based hiring manager interview, and five rigorous onsite interview rounds. Each round evaluates different dimensions: behavioral leadership, system design and technical architecture, team development and organizational impact, project execution and delivery at scale, and strategic thinking with raising the bar. For Staff-level candidates, interviewers expect deep expertise in managing complex engineering organizations, driving technical strategy across teams, and demonstrating influence beyond direct reports.