Amazon Software Development Manager reviews

3.4

48% would recommend to a friend

(485 total reviews)
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27% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

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

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485 reviews
3.0
Mar 12, 2025
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Pros

Amazon offers challenging projects that push you to grow, both as an individual and as a team. There’s a strong learning culture with a wealth of available materials, and the fast-paced environment forces you to improve time management and learn to say “no” when necessary. The workload can be overwhelming, but if you survive it, you and your team will come out stronger.

Cons

Speaking from a management perspective in my specific location (Amazon is huge, so experiences may vary), there’s often a lack of meaningful support from senior leadership. Instead of investing in people’s growth through coaching and feedback, leadership tends to replace those who are seen as "not aligned." This discourages calculated risk-taking, leading to more tactical rather than strategic decision-making. Additionally, team dynamics are unstable—teams get reshuffled frequently, sometimes every quarter, making it difficult for developers to build deep expertise in a given area. This uncertainty impacts morale and long-term effectiveness.

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