I’ve spent the last 9+ years at Amazon, starting as an SDE Intern in 2017 and growing into a Software Development Manager (SDM) in the SCOT (Supply Chain Optimization Technologies) organization. Over the years, I’ve conducted 100+ technical interviews across levels (SDE I → Senior/Leadership roles), covering: * Hiring manager rounds * Data structures & algorithms * System design (LLD + HLD) * Behavioral & leadership principles Having been on both sides of the table, as a candidate and now as a hiring manager, I have a clear understanding of what differentiates a “hire” from a “strong hire”.