Best job I've ever had. NY Times article totally not what I experience - Machine Learning Scientist Amazon Employee Review

5.0
Nov 10, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

-2 weeks of vacation first year -3 weeks of vacation after first year -smart colleagues and supervisors with can-do attitude -excellent compensation and benefits package -people are very nice and collaborative, rather than competitive. strong feeling of team-ness -leadership has incentive to push you forward so your manager is on your side when it comes time to promotion -there's a formal mentorship program that everyone is encouraged to participate -people do fun stuff outside of work together such as play soccer in a company team -flexible work hours -can bring dog to work -free gym -free parking -free snacks

Cons

-do not get long Christmas-New Year vacation, or Thanksgiving, or most "normal" holidays like Veterans day so your time off doesn't automatically coincides with non-Amazonians -software, data storage, etc. unorganized. this makes the learning curve steep when starting the job -it's a big company and working with teams across the country or the world can be challenging at times. You're expected to make it work--no excuses. It's good and bad, obviously

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5.0
Feb 19, 2026
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Pros

I got paid weekly, there was a $2 premium for night shifts.

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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