Challenging and interesting, not compensated well - Software Development Engineer Amazon Employee Review

4.0
Jun 23, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

+ challenging job, never gets boring, plenty of opportunities to learn and grow + amazing people you work with + friendly atmosphere + systematic approach to problems + possible to switch teams + nice office, bunch of events outside of working hours

Cons

- work largely depends on which team you are on (probably more than in other big companies) -> teams go from awful to wonderful and that largely affects the impression of Amazon - compensation system based on fear, not rewards -> people performing poorly are punished, while people performing well are not rewarded (it is expected of them); bonuses are basically non-existent - poor stock options compared to other companies - unnecessary self-imposed stress introduced by the management by setting meaningless and unrealistic deadliness - it's easier to get hired to a more senior level than get promoted; new hires have higher salaries than long-term employees

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Cons

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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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