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      Amazon SDE - Software Development Engineer II Amazon Employee Review

      2.0
      Apr 25, 2016
      Software development engineer ii
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Amazon hires talented people. If you're lucky, you may work on interesting technology. Good customer facing policies.

      Cons

      Terrible work life balance. Development engineers get no respect. Engineers spend most of their time dealing with operational support for old technology components instead of building things. Company is obscenely tight-fisted (frugal). Employee churn is high. Back loaded stock vesting schedule - the company expects you to quit before you get your stock.

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      5.0
      Jun 1, 2026
      Problem solver
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Amazon is a very good company to work for with great people."

      Cons

      "Compensation is too low for the level of responsibility we have."

      5.0
      Jan 10, 2016
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Really smart people, a lot of opportunity for growth, always encouraged to be innovative, think big, and create something new. Competitive salary and benefits with other major tech companies. 100% self motivating work environment. No dress code and 4 legged friends are welcome.

      Cons

      You have to be self motivated. NO ONE will hold your hand and tell you that you're doing a great job. If you need constant affirmations from management, this company isn't for you.

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