Amazon Software Development Engineer (SDE) -1 reviews

3.5

52% would recommend to a friend

(451 total reviews)
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37% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Software Development Engineer (SDE) 1 employees have rated Amazon with 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 451 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Development Engineer (SDE) 1 professionals have a good working experience there. Amazon is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Development Engineer (SDE) 1 professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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451 reviews
5.0
Nov 18, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

1. Have a chance of taking ownership on products 2. Flexblity to work multiple product areas

Cons

1. be ready for long working hours 2. work schedule can be sometimes toxic

2.0
Nov 15, 2025

Bad

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

high Salary and flexible wfh (not anymore)

Cons

bad culture bad wlb leadership principle

3.0
Nov 15, 2025

Review

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Salary is very nice for SDE1

Cons

Work culture is very hectic

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