I applied through college or university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Amazon (Neu-Delhi) in Jan 2009
Interview
This was a campus hiring process. First there was a written test, comprising of a few language based questions (C++), a few algorithmic questions, one database question and one design question. The next phase involved four face-to-face interviews.
The first one was conducted by a Human Resources representative. They asked about
a) why I wanted to work at Amazon,
b) why I'd rather not pursue higher studies,
c) if I have any preference of location,
d) if I have any offers from any other company,
e) any general questions about the company as such.
The second one was a standard technical interview taken by a Senior Manager. It comprised of two algorithmic problems in which I was asked to write pseudo-code. I was asked follow up questions on the second one which I had to answer verbally.
The third was another standard technical interview, but this time by an engineer. I was asked two puzzles (brain-teasers), and one algorithmic problem with follow up questions. I wasn't asked to write code.
The fourth interview was also taken by an engineer but this was the architecture and design interview. I was asked one question to test my knowledge of computer architecture and operating systems. The second was an open-ended design problem (traffic monitoring in a large city).
My CV wasn't discussed and I wasn't cross-questioned on my answers to the questions in the written test, but this may not be a standard practice. Overall, based on my level of preparation, I felt it was easy. In the end, they hired 3 out of about 10 shortlisted candidates (based on the written test).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe, in as much detail as possible, everything that happens on a Linux machine from the point when you hit the enter key after typing "./a.out" to the moment when "Hello World!" gets printed on the screen.
I applied through other source. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon (Brisbane) in Sep 2013
Interview
I was contacted by the recruiting manager via LinkedIn and asked for my resume and if I am interested in the job. I sent my resume and after 2 days received an email asking for a phone interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
There was only one technical question and it was to design a media player for a mobile device. I didn't expect it because of what I had read about Amazon interviews in websites.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Amazon (Hyderabad)
Interview
Was contacted through linkedin by recruiter and called for hiring event. There was one written round with two coding questions. This was followed by 4 face to face interview rounds with 2 developers, hiring manager and a senior developer. Pretty standard questions. Was asked a lot about my project work.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Some HR type questions were also asked as to what you did in a situation where your peers do not agree with you, where you exceeded the expectations, where you gave an innovative idea, etc