Some organizations are amazing - Software Development Manager Amazon Employee Review

4.0
Aug 1, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Very few companies let you work on the scale that Amazon does. Most people are really smart. Some of the teams like Alexa and some parts of AWS are doing real innovation which will be hard to find in any other company. Some of these are really making customer's life better and can be quite satisfying to work on.

Cons

It is a hit or a miss which team you land up in and that can have a big impact on your career. Annual review and compensation model are really weird, and not very transparent at the time of the offer. If you are unlucky, management targets to "fit a curve" can force your manager to make your life miserable.

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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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