3.0
May 26, 2009
Former employee
Seattle, WA
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook
Pros
Amazon is a dynamic, interesting company with a unique structure. Pay is competitive, but hours are long, depending on your group. Interview for the GROUP you're working for, rather than the company itself. There is some room for mobility within groups, but the longer you're in the same one, the harder it is to move around. Some groups definitely work harder than others, and some make better software than others.
Cons
The hours can be long and the work can be boring (mine was). But again, it all depends on the group you're a part of. It is also clear that some people are just there "putting in the hours" while others really care about developing their careers and the company.