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      Ad hoc. Lacks good foundation. - Software Development Engineer II Amazon Employee Review

      3.0
      Dec 20, 2011
      Software development engineer ii
      Recommend
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      Pros

      1) Fast-paced 2) Results-focused 3) Smart co-workers 4) Frugal

      Cons

      1) Fast-paced 2) Results-focused 3) Smart co-workers 4) Frugal As a software engineer, 1) you will have operational load (on-call). 2) there will be huge amount of tribal knowledge usually poorly documented and not much valuable outside Amazon. 3) there will not be much time for some serious development. Everything comes quick and goes quick.

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      5.0
      May 24, 2026
      Dco tech iii
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Flexibility, Pay, friendly culture and easy learning curve

      Cons

      demanding physical labor, on call

      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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