Is Amazon a good company to work for as a Software Developer?

Software Developer professionals working at Amazon have rated their employer with 3.5 out of 5 stars in 6,176 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of Amazon employees being 3.5 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at Amazon now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at Amazon .

Does Amazon pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Amazon with 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 6,176 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 5.3% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries and benefits at Amazon .

How happy are Software Developer professionals working at Amazon?

54% of Software Developer employees at Amazon would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 5% in the past 12 months. Software Developer professionals have also rated Amazon with a 2.8 rating for work-life-balance, 3.5 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.9 rating for culture and values and 3.8 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Amazon?

Warehouse Associate (11086) , Warehouse Worker (6894) , Associate (6194) , Software Engineer (6096) , Area Manager (5651) , Software Development Engineer (SDE) (3485) , Fulfillment Associate (3403) , Software Development Engineer (3158) , Customer Service Representative (3037) , Program Manager (2462) , Operations Manager (2279) , Customer Service Associate (2212) , Sortation Associate (1858) , Manager (1453) , Process Assistant (1418)

What are the pros of working at Amazon according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is good but not worth the asks made from IT and how they are treated" ((in 19341 reviews)); "Their health benefits is good and their career choice is helpful to start a new career" ((in 13208 reviews)); "A lot of information that is useful and great people to go to when you need something" ((in 7749 reviews)); "The pay: the base salary is good and the sign on bonus was great." ((in 5795 reviews)); "The work culture is good and I never felt that I was new in the company" ((in 4804 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Amazon according to real employee reviews?

"You do work bloody hard and very long hours so there is no work life balance" ((in 10011 reviews)); "You work long hours and not as many breaks as you would like or need at times" ((in 7010 reviews)); "Bad management always yelling at employees the turn around ratio of hiring and letting people go is really awful." ((in 6587 reviews)); "There are also bad managers that are rude and do not care about the feelings of their associates." ((in 5195 reviews)); "The company advertises peak season as the long hours and hard push but it really happens routinely throughout the year." ((in 2415 reviews))

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3.5

54% would recommend to a friend

(6,176 total reviews)

Andrew Jassy

42% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Career opportunities

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Culture & values

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.8

Senior management

Software Developer I employees have rated Amazon with 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 6,176 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer I professionals have a good working experience there. Amazon is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer I professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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6K reviews

4.0

May 27, 2026

Good salary but innovation faces management hurdles

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

they pay a good salary

Cons

innovation is hard to pass through management

3.0

May 27, 2026

Established promotion process but high stress environment

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

very established promotion process, management gives constant feedbacks

Cons

fast faced and high stress, especially during oncall rotation

4.0

May 27, 2026

Strong onboarding and documentation, but team chaos varies

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Excellent Onboarding: The company has a highly standardized, structured onboarding process that sets new hires up for success from day one. World-Class Documentation: Most systems, workflows, and operational procedures are exceptionally well-defined and thoroughly documented. Great Environment for New Joiners: Thanks to the clear processes and vast internal knowledge base, it is an ideal place for engineers to ramp up quickly and learn industry-standard practices.

Cons

Highly Dependent on Leadership: The overall work atmosphere, culture, and day-to-day experience vary significantly from team to team, heavily depending on upper management and your direct manager. Risk of Micromanagement: Due to the organization's focus on high metrics and delivery, some leadership styles lean heavily toward micromanagement. Team-Specific Chaos: Some organizations or teams can feel disorganized or chaotic, often due to shifting priorities, fast-paced reorgs, or tight timelines.

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