Cheaper company - Software Development Engineer Amazon Employee Review

2.0
Feb 24, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You're CTC might appear as a good number (read the offer doc carefully, even the employer PF goes from your CTC) Number of stocks (mostly you'll get it after 3 years - depends upon the employee) Lot of technical challenges (which is good for learning) Employees don't speak English, they'll speak in some programming languages :)

Cons

As someone mentioned, Employees are "Resources". Management will look at you as a "price tag". Facilities are too frugal and I feel most of the employees became "miser" after joining here. They'll say its "Cheap and Best" but most of the time its just "Cheaper". You've to ask for everything (even simple stationaries) and fight for hike. No free transport (around 4k per month in India). Never expect work-life balance (might have seen this in other reviews). Can't do any higher studies in correspondence even with your own money (due to some stupid policy). And at last, never expect any perks (apart from tea/coffee and employee medical insurance). This company will change the way, you look at the money you may miss the other part of your life after joining! Why I'm still here? Just to get a brand name in my resume!

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
Jan 10, 2016
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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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