Not a company to work for long term - Software Development Engineer Amazon Employee Review

2.0
Mar 22, 2013
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Pros

Salary is probably on the high side compared to other hi-tech companies for the equivalent positions, though no where near compared to Google or Facebook. Company outlook looks good.

Cons

Work/life balance is probably the worst for SDE's in the hi-tech industry. Oncall experience can be really bad and you have to work at nights but yet the manager stills expects you to work next day during day time. Work is fast-paced and majority of projects are short-term thinking. They just want to lure the customers in and worry about the rest later. Health insurance benefits is on the bad side compared to other hi-tech companies. The signing stocks grant may be attractive but don't expect the same after 4 years. Basically you should look for jobs elsewhere after 4 years unless you perform on the top 10% compared against peers. I have unfortunately worked for some mean managers who clearly indicated that you have to work overtime on a regular basis to get work done, no matter how unreasonable the schedule is. The commute becomes bad now since they moved to SLU campus.

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Pros

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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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