Collaborative culture but limited engineering opportunities - Data Engineer Amazon Employee Review

3.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Nice people. Everyone was collaborative. Not the cut throat stories I had heard - it is a large org though, so each experience is different.

Cons

Too many internal tools. If you like to just write SQL, then this is a good role. If you like to do any actual engineering, then its not.

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5.0
Mar 14, 2026
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Pros

- Lots of freedom to work

Cons

- Could be paid more I guess

5.0
Jan 10, 2016
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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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