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      Amazon Software Developer reviews

      3.5

      55% would recommend to a friend

      (6,279 total reviews)
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      Andrew Jassy

      43% approve of CEO

      54% positive business outlook

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      Software Developer Engineer employees have rated Amazon with 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 6,279 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Amazon is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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      6K reviews
      5.0
      Nov 30, 2025

      Awesome work experience

      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good salary and lot of opportunities to learn and grow with latest tech stack

      Cons

      Oncalls can be really tough sometimes

      3.0
      Nov 28, 2025

      Meh

      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Competative pay for Canada, good if you get lucky with your team.

      Cons

      The average team at Amazon, especially AWS is kind of bad, mainly luck dependant

      2.0
      Nov 27, 2025

      working environment

      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Easy Entry: You can often get hired without a resume or interview. If you need a job immediately, this is one of the fastest ways to get one. "Career Choice" Program: This is a standout benefit. After 90 days, Amazon will pre-pay 100% of tuition (up to a limit) for you to earn certificates or degrees in high-demand fields like nursing, IT, or trucking—even if you plan to leave Amazon with those skills. Benefits from Day 1: Unlike many hourly jobs that make you wait months, Amazon provides health insurance, vision, and dental starting on your first day of employment. Shift Options: There are a variety of shifts (overnight, weekend, early morning) which can work well for students or parents with specific schedule needs. Pay: Starting pay is generally competitive for unskilled labor, often sitting around 18-23/hour depending on location and shift differentials.

      Cons

      Physical Toll: The job is physically demanding. You will be on your feet for 10–12 hours, walking miles or lifting heavy boxes. Repetitive stress injuries are a common complaint. Strict Monitoring (TOT): Amazon tracks "Time Off Task" (TOT). Scanners measure your productivity to the second. If you stop moving or fall behind the expected "rate," the system flags you, which can lead to write-ups or termination. Mandatory Overtime (MET): During "Peak" season (Prime Day, Black Friday, Christmas), you will likely be required to work mandatory extra days (60-hour weeks are common). High Turnover: The burnout rate is high. Many people use this as a temporary stop-gap rather than a long-term career due to the physical exhaustion.

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