Mostly happy with Amazon - Software Development Engineer Amazon Employee Review

4.0
Oct 25, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Scale and scope of work is large. There are many interesting problems to solve, from high level business problems to low level platform and infrastructure problems. There is something for every type of engineer. Moving from one team to another is easy. Stick with managers you know and trust.

Cons

Be wary of some teams and departments. The more public facing, the worse the work-life balance. Some departments have a bad culture and it can be painful to work inside or alongside one of these departments.

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5.0
Jan 10, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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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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