00:00 Intro 00:01:22 Difference between Engineering Manager and SDM 00:03:44 Pathways to becoming an SDM 00:06:45 Where do SMDs go next 00:11:50 Why do you want to be an SDM (SDM here) 00:19:00 Why you wouldn’t want to be an SDM 00:23:00 SDM Framework for SDM role 3Ps 3Cs 00:26:00 What to expect as an SDM in an Amazon interview 00:29:00 People Management assessment 00:39:10 Product Management assessment 00:43:10 Project Management assessment 00:47:35 Technical competencies 00:57:44 3 Cs 01:07:00 Where to find Vivek
I failed my SDM interview last year and I came across this one and this is one of the best videos I have watched. I have cleared this time around and joining aws as SDM in couple of weeks. Thank you for making this video.
Thank you very much Vivek for your super valuable information. Thanks to GG for selecting you to explain the differences between the Managers & Engineer roles.👍
Thank you a lot, GG and Vivek! A lot of unique insights!! IMO, as a non-technical person, was the information regarding the difference between the system design manager's and engineer's views (50:22 m). Thank you so much. This information made me more comfortable with the interview!
Thank you GG, for you valuable content. I failed the LOOP for SDM about 10 months ago, getting ready for another attempt and would require lot of mocks.
Good content. Is there any difference in the technical competencies of Quality assurance manager and SDM? Is there anything extra i should be knowing about? Appreciate your efforts.
Thank you, very helpful! Curious about his comment "if I'm a 50-year-old engineer, if I have to find another job it's going to be impossible." Is this just referring to the element of ageism out there in the industry?
I didn't say those words they're Vivek's- but my assumption is that he's imagining what others might be thinking, I don't think he's making a social observation of his perception of the industry. FWIW I worked with plenty of 50+ devs.
@@amazoninterviewwhizzdayone503 Thank you, I see, he's saying some individuals may be thinking that they need to switch from SDE to SDM just to avoid ageism. Can't say it hasn't crossed by mind. But in my AWS loop (no-pass) I talked to two SDEs who were also middle-aged.
Very insightful. Does Amazon only hire experienced SDM's?? Will a SDE with 8 year experience in a different organisation will be considered for SDM role at Amazon?
I don’t have that level of insight. Try reaching out to an Amazon recruiter who hires SDMs. If you follow me on LinkedIn I comment on lots of Engineering roles posted by recruiters
I am little confused.. What is the difference between SDM and Program Manager at Amazon? Generally, bunch of SDM's report to Program Manager but here it seems to be opposite? Can you please clarify?
Program Managers don't necessarily have any elements of engineering in their scope. However in a scenario where SDMs are reporting into a Prog M I'd assume the Prog M has a scope that extends beyond the software development side of the program, such as Product Management, Operations, Marketing, etc.
Thank you GG for the good content. Unfortunately I just found a little late. Got a rejection after the LOOP interview today. I still want to try the same position (Solutions Architect) again though. Do you have any advice for people like me?
Wait out your cooling off period and then try again. Main reasons candidates get rejected 1) fit for role 2) scope & complexity of examples. Not much you can do about 1) but reflect on your examples and challenge yourself if they showcased all of the working parts of people, process, systems, impact to illustrate their biggest scope and complexity. Good luck.
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00:00 Intro
00:01:22 Difference between Engineering Manager and SDM
00:03:44 Pathways to becoming an SDM
00:06:45 Where do SMDs go next
00:11:50 Why do you want to be an SDM (SDM here)
00:19:00 Why you wouldn’t want to be an SDM
00:23:00 SDM Framework for SDM role 3Ps 3Cs
00:26:00 What to expect as an SDM in an Amazon interview
00:29:00 People Management assessment
00:39:10 Product Management assessment
00:43:10 Project Management assessment
00:47:35 Technical competencies
00:57:44 3 Cs
01:07:00 Where to find Vivek
Thanks- I'll add this to the descriptor
I failed my SDM interview last year and I came across this one and this is one of the best videos I have watched. I have cleared this time around and joining aws as SDM in couple of weeks. Thank you for making this video.
That’s absolutely wonderful!!!! Congratulations
I just wanted to tell you that thanks to your videos I have managed to enter Amazon. It has been an amazing first month! Thanks for what you do!!!
That's fantastic Eva, congratulations!!
Incredible Content..!! Thank you GG n Vivek 🙏
Got to this channel on time, got an L7 SDM offer. Thanks!
In life, timing is everything!! Huge congratulations!!!
Thank you very much Vivek for your super valuable information. Thanks to GG for selecting you to explain the differences between the Managers & Engineer roles.👍
He's amazing isn't he!! I'm delighted you found out useful.
Thank you a lot, GG and Vivek! A lot of unique insights!! IMO, as a non-technical person, was the information regarding the difference between the system design manager's and engineer's views (50:22 m). Thank you so much. This information made me more comfortable with the interview!
I’m glad it was useful
Love the video. Very structured and helped a lot in my preparation.
Glad to help. Good luck
Thank you so much GG. Amazing conversation as always.
Yayyyy! I'm so glad I finally got it for you.
I’m half way of this video, I already love it.
Vivek will be delighted!
Great session, amazing insights for preparing for SDM role .
Any pointers for interview process (all rounds) for sdm role??
Thank you GG and Vivek. What an educational video.
Thank you GG, for you valuable content. I failed the LOOP for SDM about 10 months ago, getting ready for another attempt and would require lot of mocks.
Good luck!!! Most people who pass theses days are not on their first attempt.
Very informative. Thanks 🙏
You’re welcome
Good content. Is there any difference in the technical competencies of Quality assurance manager and SDM? Is there anything extra i should be knowing about?
Appreciate your efforts.
I can’t speak to the technical aspects of the thousands of different job families in Amazon, I’m afraid.
Damn didn't know he was coming today, missed it
All pre-recorded @mudassardtrainer
Curious for people who have gone through Amazon/Google/Meta EM manager - how much focus should be put focus on coding and design review questions?
Thank you, very helpful! Curious about his comment "if I'm a 50-year-old engineer, if I have to find another job it's going to be impossible." Is this just referring to the element of ageism out there in the industry?
I didn't say those words they're Vivek's- but my assumption is that he's imagining what others might be thinking, I don't think he's making a social observation of his perception of the industry. FWIW I worked with plenty of 50+ devs.
@@amazoninterviewwhizzdayone503 Thank you, I see, he's saying some individuals may be thinking that they need to switch from SDE to SDM just to avoid ageism. Can't say it hasn't crossed by mind. But in my AWS loop (no-pass) I talked to two SDEs who were also middle-aged.
Wonderful video GG. Mr. Vivek you are awesome. How come we can connect with you if it is required?
Very insightful. Does Amazon only hire experienced SDM's?? Will a SDE with 8 year experience in a different organisation will be considered for SDM role at Amazon?
I don’t have that level of insight. Try reaching out to an Amazon recruiter who hires SDMs. If you follow me on LinkedIn I comment on lots of Engineering roles posted by recruiters
@@amazoninterviewwhizzdayone503 Will do. Thank you GG 😃
So many good videos 👌
Ahhh thank you!
Thanks for rhis video. This is gold. I didn't find the discord website link. Coule you please, help me find that.
Just go to sdeskills.com
I am little confused.. What is the difference between SDM and Program Manager at Amazon? Generally, bunch of SDM's report to Program Manager but here it seems to be opposite? Can you please clarify?
Program Managers don't necessarily have any elements of engineering in their scope. However in a scenario where SDMs are reporting into a Prog M I'd assume the Prog M has a scope that extends beyond the software development side of the program, such as Product Management, Operations, Marketing, etc.
Thank you GG for the good content. Unfortunately I just found a little late. Got a rejection after the LOOP interview today. I still want to try the same position (Solutions Architect) again though. Do you have any advice for people like me?
Wait out your cooling off period and then try again. Main reasons candidates get rejected 1) fit for role 2) scope & complexity of examples. Not much you can do about 1) but reflect on your examples and challenge yourself if they showcased all of the working parts of people, process, systems, impact to illustrate their biggest scope and complexity. Good luck.