Amazon Software Development Engineering reviews

3.5

57% would recommend to a friend

(6,794 total reviews)
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40% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Software Development Engineering employees have rated Amazon with 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 6,794 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Development Engineering professionals have a good working experience there. Amazon is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Development Engineering professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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7K reviews
4.0
Dec 23, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

You learn a lot in a short time period here, and working 2 years here is pretty much the equivalent in technical and business skills as a masters degree. There are many options to move to once you're in the company, and their ideals for leadership are good ideals. I appreciate the fact that they follow the idea that no matter your level or experience, your opinion will still be heard. It is not often you get rank pulled on you (but it still happens occasionally).

Cons

Expectations of how much you should work seem to be skewed by management. Not a very clear promotional cycle between SDE-1 and SDE-2. It seems very difficult to move up in the company once you hit SDE-3.

5.0
Dec 17, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great place to work. People are so nice and helpful, you'll learn a lot. Atmosphere is so good, we hangout after work, work load is not that heavy, but work you do is interesting! Salary and Corporate housing are awesome!

Cons

None. Perfect place for interns.

4.0
Dec 15, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Developers are treated very well. Open movement across teams. Career growth. Good Interaction with senior Engineers.

Cons

Work life balance is less for married people.

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