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      Sink or Swim - Software Development Engineer I Amazon Employee Review

      2.0
      Sep 4, 2020
      Software development engineer i
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      Pros

      If you are a highly skilled, precocious developer who is passionate about programming, you might like the results-oriented culture that assumes you can figure out everything by yourself. Amazon stock is doing very well right now, so there's that (but it takes a year for any RSUs to vest).

      Cons

      If you are not a great programmer with little experience, you might just flail around and then get PIP'd. Benefits are good but pretty bare-bones relative to similar tech companies, with a terrible 401k match.

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      5.0
      Jul 3, 2026
      Applied scientist intern
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Hands on mentorship; enough resources

      Cons

      Little research, more engineering work

      5.0
      Jan 10, 2016
      Anonymous employee
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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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