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      3.4

      48% would recommend to a friend

      (485 total reviews)
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      Andrew Jassy

      27% approve of CEO

      71% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.1

      Compensation and benefits

      3.7

      Career opportunities

      3.6

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.1

      Culture & values

      2.6

      Senior management

      2.4

      Work/Life balance

      Manager, Software Development employees have rated Amazon with 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 485 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Manager, Software Development professionals have a good working experience there. Amazon is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Manager, Software Development professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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      485 reviews
      4.0
      May 27, 2025

      Learn Scale Join Amazon

      Software development manager
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      Pros

      Amazon gives flexible work timings and enough time to deliver projects. Goals are created for yearly completion. You work with great talent. There is plenty of study material internally available to learn. Understand how Amazon uniquely prepares for it peak events ahead of time and scales its systems

      Cons

      There are artificial pressures for performance. The company is not much social

      4.0
      May 24, 2025

      Good

      Software development manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      High Ownership Culture – Amazon empowers individuals at every level to take initiative and drive impact. You get to own big problems and solve them end-to-end. 2. Smart, Driven Colleagues – You work with some of the brightest, most motivated people in the industry. The bar is high, and you learn a lot through collaboration. 3. Scalable Tech and Global Reach – Projects operate at an unmatched scale, offering exposure to cutting-edge systems and complex challenges across geographies. 4. Fast-Paced & Impactful – If you thrive in a high-energy environment, Amazon delivers. Your work can reach millions of customers and make a measurable difference. 5. Leadership Principles-Driven Culture – The company culture is grounded in clear principles like “Customer Obsession” and “Invent & Simplify,” which provide alignment and clarity.

      Cons

      1. Work-Life Balance Can Be Challenging – The pace is intense, and expectations are high. It can be difficult to disconnect, especially during peak cycles or launches. 2. Heavy Operational Load – Many engineering roles require significant time spent on on-call duties, ops reviews, or firefighting, which can limit time for innovation. 3. Promotion Process Lacks Transparency – Advancement can feel subjective at times, and promotion timelines may vary widely across teams or orgs. 4. Context Switching – With multiple parallel initiatives, engineers and managers are often stretched across domains, which can dilute focus. 5. Internal Tools Overload – There’s a steep learning curve with Amazon’s custom-built tools and processes, which can slow down onboarding or transitions.

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