I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA) in Mar 2015
Interview
One phone screen, 30 to 60 minutes followed by a second phone screen. After the second phone screen I received a message from HR that they were considering other candidates and that my resume had been forwarded to other groups such that I may receive a call. The phone screens were cordial and productive. You only get the first name of the person conducting the interview, and so without a last name or title, it feels like you are coming in a little blind. Overall, the phone screens were positive.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The questions were "behavior-based" and focused on ascertaining your background and fit to the Amazon Leadership Principles. The toughest question for me was to name a time that I made a mistake and explain how I addressed it.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA) in Feb 2015
Interview
Flew to Seattle for the in-person interview after two phone interviews. I studied for hours the behavior interviewing questions online (googled) and matched with stories of my past. I expected some normal traditional interviewing, but that didn't happen. It was one of the most draining processes I've endured in years. They ask a NDA to be signed so no specifics can be discussed. My advice to you is to make sure you understand the core principles backwards and forwards. Also, make sure you dress cool. I made a mistake by dressing up. Read all of the Glassdoor interviews. Not just for this position, but any for management or specialized positions. I thought 99% I had the position, but was turned down. Everybody was really nice. The facility is amazing. The company is top-notch. They're just very niche in how they do things.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Behavioral questions you can easily find on the internet pertaining to the Amazon leadership principles.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA) in Jan 2015
Interview
I was contacted by an Amazon recruiter via LinkedIn. We had a brief conversation about my career background. He then matched my profile with few teams that were looking to hire. I was approached by an interested hiring manager and his peer each was an hour long conversation following the Adler method of one question drill down interviewing. I was asked to take a test and give a 4-6 page write up on an innovation I am proud of. Later I was invited for an onsite interview in Seattle which was with 6 individuals focused on the Amazon Leadership principles and my previous experiences that will align those those principles. The interview method was again Adler type - One initiative but drill deep with 15-20 questions on it.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
There were a few case questions as well to solve Amazon's existing business challenge such as how to grow Amazon Prime. Another question was how would I develop a product - I was given the option to pick any product I wanted.