The Junior Software Engineer (G7) interview at Amadeus is designed to assess foundational programming skills, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit for early-career professionals. It typically involves a mix of technical assessments and behavioral questions to evaluate a candidate's potential to grow within the company.
Rounds·3
Timeline·~14d
Experience·0 - 2 yrs
Comp band·US$60000 - US$75000
Interview time·135 min
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Study plan
Fig · Study plan — 04 phases
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Weeks 1-2: Data Structures (Arrays, Lists, Trees, Hash Maps). Practice implementations.
Weeks 1-2: Focus on Data Structures. Cover arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees (binary trees, BSTs), and hash tables. Understand their operations, time/space complexity, and common use cases. Practice implementing them.
Phase 02 of 04
Weeks 3-4: Algorithms (Sorting, Searching, Recursion, DP). Solve problems.
Weeks 3-4: Focus on Algorithms. Cover sorting algorithms (bubble sort, merge sort, quicksort), searching algorithms (binary search), recursion, and basic dynamic programming concepts. Practice solving problems involving these algorithms.
Phase 03 of 04
Week 5: OOP Concepts & Basic System Design.
Week 5: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and System Design Basics. Review OOP principles (encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, abstraction). For system design, focus on basic concepts like scalability and reliability, understanding how different components interact.
Phase 04 of 04
Week 6: Behavioral Prep (STAR) & Project Review.
Week 6: Behavioral Preparation and Project Review. Prepare STAR method answers for common behavioral questions. Review your resume and be ready to discuss any project in detail, including technical challenges and your role.
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Technical Screening (Coding) · 45 min · Software Engineer
This round is a technical screening focused on fundamental programming skills. You will be asked to solve one or two coding problems, typically involving arrays, strings, or basic algorithms. The interviewer will assess your ability to write clean, efficient code and explain your logic clearly. Expect questions on data structures and algorithms.
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Sample questions
Given an array of integers, return indices of the two numbers such that they add up to a specific target.
Write a function to check if a string is a palindrome.
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Behavioral Interview · 30 min · HR Recruiter or Hiring Manager
This round focuses on your behavioral aspects and cultural fit. You'll be asked questions about your past experiences, how you handle teamwork, challenges, and your motivation. The interviewer wants to understand your personality, work ethic, and how you might fit into the Amadeus team. Use the STAR method to structure your answers.
What they look for
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Sample questions
Tell me about a time you faced a difficult technical challenge and how you overcame it.
Describe a project you are particularly proud of and your role in it.
How do you handle constructive criticism?
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Technical Interview (Coding & System Design) · 60 min · Senior Software Engineer or Tech Lead
This is a more in-depth technical interview. It might involve a more complex coding problem, a discussion about data structures and algorithms, or a basic system design question. The interviewer will assess your technical depth, your ability to think about scalability and design, and your overall problem-solving approach.
What they look for
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Sample questions
Design a URL shortening service.
Given a binary tree, find its inorder traversal.
Explain the concept of multithreading and potential issues like deadlocks.
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