You may not be able to stand out if you are a minority. Having a top-secret security clearance is always a big help when for applying any tech jobs these days.
I applied online. I interviewed at Amazon Web Services (Brooklyn, NY)
Interview
It was good and I think that it would be easy for those taking it for a small position. The interview was very simple and fast because they hire very fast for their positions.
The interview process was great, they asked me about my previous experiences. Besides they asked me "where do you see yourself in this company in 5 years?" and "Why do you want to work at Amazon?"
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Where do you see yourself in this company in 5 years?