The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Amazon in Dec 2010
Interview
I received an email from the recruiter 3 months after applying online and was set up for a intial phone interview which consists mostly of mini cases, nothing like consulting though but they do check your thought process. Immediately after this I was set up for 2nd phone interview of similar format. They don't talk much about behavorial or background.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA) in Sep 2010
Interview
I applied online and was contacted by a friendly HR person in about a week and a half via email. I had an initial phone interview that was a disaster. I actually finished the interview not really wanting the position. The interviewer was combative, aggressive and not pleasant. As week later I was contacted by the friendly HR person again for a second phone interview. She was so nice that I decided to try again. My second phone interview was the polar opposite of the first. The interviewer was wonderful. He asked probing insightful questions. Don't get me wrong, the interview wasn't easy but it wasn't difficult just to be difficult.
Then two weeks past and I was invited out to Seattle to interview. I went through a 5.5 hour interview with 6 separate people. It was intense! I had a terrific headache by the end but was also excited about the challenge and the team.
One and a half weeks later I received an offer in my inbox.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was asked to solve a real world business problem but without all of the background that I needed to answer the question.
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA) in May 2009
Interview
Two phone interviews: one with hiring manager and another with an engineer. Interviews are professional and respectful. Need to get prepared. They ask teaser questions. If you think logically, you should have no problem. Try your best to answer even if you stuck. They like to help you succeed.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
If you are asked to design an elevator, what are things to consider?