I applied online. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA)
Interview
It sounds like the recruiter knows about the process, yet they are inexperienced and inefficient with handling professional questions.
Engineering managers were asking questions from template, like robot, no human interaction and were not answering questions, either due to lack of time, or were told, the project is confidential.
I applied in-person. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Amazon (London, England) in Oct 2019
Interview
The interview process is a multi-stage process for hiring new employees. The interview process typically includes the following steps: writing a job description, posting a job, scheduling interviews, conducting preliminary interviews, conducting in-person interviews, following up with candidates and making a hire.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Amazon
Interview
Short and clear. The process leading up to the interview was organized well and helped smooth the process. Very kind and cared for your time.
Obviously they interviewed at scale but have found a way to make sure it's not robotic.