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      Amazon Web Services Software Development Engineer (SDE) reviews

      3.4

      53% would recommend to a friend

      (448 total reviews)
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      Matt Garman

      52% approve of CEO

      62% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Software Development Engineer (SDE) employees have rated Amazon Web Services with 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 448 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals have a good working experience there. Amazon Web Services is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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      448 reviews
      3.0
      Nov 21, 2024

      Good for start but shouldn't stay there for long

      Software development engineer (sde)
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      Pros

      * Career Growth Opportunities: There are many opportunities to grow your career, especially if you’re proactive. AWS encourages internal mobility, so you can explore different roles and teams if you’re interested. * Compensation & Benefits: AWS offers competitive salaries, along with strong benefits packages, including stock options, health insurance, and retirement plans. The compensation is generally considered to be very attractive, especially in technical roles. * Smart and Driven Colleagues: The talent pool at AWS is impressive. Working alongside people who are highly skilled and motivated can be both inspiring and rewarding.

      Cons

      * Return to office 5 days a week!! * Work-Life Balance: Like many companies in the tech industry, AWS can have high expectations, and this sometimes leads to long hours or work-life balance challenges. Some teams may have better work-life balance than others, but it really depends on the role and manager. * High Pressure and Stress: AWS is a fast-paced environment, and sometimes the pressure to perform can be intense. This can lead to stress for some employees, particularly those in client-facing or product roles. * Management Variability: While there are great managers at AWS, the quality of leadership can vary widely across teams. Some employees report feeling disconnected or unsupported by their direct managers, which can impact job satisfaction.

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