Exciting and good work, but some teams work too hard - Software Development Engineer I Amazon Employee Review

4.0
Aug 21, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of exciting development going on with continual growth.

Cons

On-call process: most SDEs take turns going "on-call" and carry a pager, often having to respond to system failures in the middle of the night.

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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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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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