Hello, I interviewed for a Senior Solutions Architect role (L6) at Amazon. After the loop interview, the recruiter informed me that the feedback was positive (incline), but for an L5 position. I agreed to consider L5, but the recruiter stated the team I interviewed with doesn't have L5 openings and they would need to find a different role. Is this a genuine possibility, or is it a polite rejection?

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What this should mean is that you’ve been approved by a Bar Raiser to be hired as an L5 in the same job family. If you find an L5 SA that team doesn’t need to take you through a full process. They can choose to just have a single interview with you or do a mini loop.
Don’t rely on your recruiter. Apply for roles directly and just let this recruiter know which roles you’ve applied for. It will be on the system (HIRE) that you have BR approval for L5 SA. This pre-approval lasts for 6 months. NOTE: I’m an ex- Bar Raiser

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I've reviewed other openings, but I'm finding limited L5 Solutions Architect roles outside of the Devices team (Fire TV and tablets). Is it permissible to apply to roles in other Amazon teams? Also, are there any restrictions on the number of openings I can apply to?

Hi no this is a genuine possibility. If you’re amazon fit, they will find different opportunities in different teams to help you excel. It might be different team but they will find a role that best suits your expertise

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Awesome, congratulations! How long did it take them to find a fit? Also, did you have to interview again?

Interesting same thing happened to me.. I agree to your inference .. this seems to be polite rejection and to top that there is no clear feedback..

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