Amazon Senior Network Engineer Interview Preparation Guide
Network Engineer
Amazon
Senior
7 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Amazon's interview process for Senior Network Engineer typically consists of 1 recruiter screening round, 2 technical phone screens, and 4 onsite technical and behavioral interview rounds. The process emphasizes deep technical expertise in network architecture and design, troubleshooting complex infrastructure problems, scaling systems to support millions of users, and demonstrating Amazon's Leadership Principles. Candidates should expect scenario-based questions, system design discussions, and behavioral assessments focused on decision-making with incomplete information and handling ambiguity.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
45 min3 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen 1: Networking Fundamentals & Troubleshooting
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Phone Screen 2: Network Design & Architecture
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Round 1: Technical Deep Dive - Network Architecture for Enterprise Scale
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Round 2: Technical Deep Dive - Operations, Troubleshooting & Performance Optimization
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Round 3: System Design - Large-Scale Distributed Network Infrastructure
75 min6 focus topicssystem design
7
Onsite Round 4: Amazon Leadership Principles & Behavioral Interview
60 min6 focus topicsbehavioral