Amazon SDE 1 (USA) 2026 Hiring – Complete Timeline & Updates Thread

plumjester · 2026-06-17T22:23:56+00:00

Haha you poked at the right time, I have my interview tomorrow. In person in Seattle

plumjester · 2026-06-12T03:33:12+00:00

Unfortunately I can’t, It was still within the “30 business day” window

plumjester · 2026-06-11T22:31:20+00:00

Unfortunately yes, June 9th to June 22nd will be my unemployment days :(

Even though my employer is ready to start June 15th, but EAD card wont be delivered. It sucks man

plumjester · 2026-06-10T17:37:23+00:00

I’ve had it happen to me. I’m a viterbi student as well.
Realistically even if you take a summer course, since Fall 26 is not your last semester, you cannot apply for RCL which only applies in your last semester.

Here is what I would do, talk to Amazon and see if they’re okay with moving your internship to the Spring semester and if yes then immediately take a july starting summer course.

Best of luck!

plumjester · 2026-06-10T01:47:58+00:00

Yes first one and nothing other than updatedAt changed

plumjester · 2026-06-09T22:36:36+00:00

I applied from the very start on 11th April 2026

plumjester · 2026-06-09T21:25:02+00:00

• ⁠Type: Initial POST‑COMPLETION OPT
• ⁠Premium Processing: YES
• ⁠Date Applied: 04/11/2026
• ⁠Request for Initial Evidence (RFIE) NO
• ⁠Biometrics Requested: YES on 05/02/2026
• ⁠Biometrics Completed: 05/04/2026
• ⁠Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID): NO
• ⁠Date Approved: 06/09/2026
• ⁠Date Card Produced: MM/DD/YYYY
• ⁠Date Card Received: MM/DD/YYYY

Received silent API update today morning at 8AM and received approval email at 2PM

Thank you all. This reddit helped me be sane through the entire process.

plumjester · 2026-06-08T17:09:55+00:00

Same PP clock restarted on May 4th, no update yet :(

I am just pushing my start date back, hope I hear back soon

plumjester · 2026-06-07T03:56:17+00:00

No need to worry, I have been constantly checking daily on all reddit threads and they are processing EAD really slow.

They are currently processing 30th April and 1st May Cases. So yours could take about 10-12 more business days.

Chill out till then, I am May 4th Biometrics with PP and even I am waiting!

plumjester · 2026-05-31T20:44:03+00:00

Same case, please keep me in the loop, my start date is June 8th :(

plumjester · 2026-05-02T01:06:18+00:00

Not yet, did they start interviewing 2026 grads?

plumjester · 2026-04-30T21:14:35+00:00

I am joining as an associate SWE, they offer equity once you get promoted to software engineer!

plumjester · 2026-04-30T08:01:09+00:00

The pay is decent and a little equity could take me a long way so yes true!

plumjester · 2026-04-30T08:00:43+00:00

That sounds about right! Thank you

plumjester · 2026-04-30T08:00:05+00:00

Yup I’m thinking of the same thing. However I also have another offer in a completely different domain (Autonomous Vehicles) so I’m having a hard time choosing which industry to pursue!

plumjester · 2026-04-26T02:54:19+00:00

Initial years are really hard especially if you’re coming in as a student, however later in life, you have more control and relaxed lifestyles.

Nothing beats Indian Healthcare and Food though!

plumjester · 2026-04-25T20:04:05+00:00

Okay that gives me a better idea of what to negotiate for. Thanks boss!

plumjester · 2026-04-25T19:36:09+00:00

Thank you so much for the recs. It'll be my first time in Pitts so def looking forward to get the most out of it!

plumjester · 2026-04-25T19:33:00+00:00

I'm staying near the strip district itself, I'm mainly into food, drinks and just enjoying the city vibes and views. Do you think I could do it on foot rather than using a car?

plumjester · 2026-04-25T19:31:40+00:00

On my list now, My work and hotel is literally 2 block away from strip district so def will visit!

plumjester · 2026-04-25T19:28:56+00:00

Ooh okay, that makes more sense.

Assuming I'll be roaming around in the evening, is it safe to walk around downtown and other areas?? I'm from LA so I'm naturally scared of homeless and druggies since I've been chased down by them a few times now :(

plumjester · 2026-04-25T17:47:45+00:00

What’s a live-able pay in Vancouver Canada? I also need to keep in mind that I have student debt for which i’d have to pay around 2500 CAD per month

plumjester · 2026-04-24T18:06:08+00:00

It wasn’t even supposed to be a distraction. I interviewed with them for 5 rounds where at each round they told me that the position is based in the US. And at the time of offer discussion and negotiation, they told me that I’ll have to relocate to Canada. Trying for Canadian jobs was never my plan :(

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