Mixed bag, totally depends on the team - SDE 1 Amazon Employee Review

4.0
Mar 20, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

If you are in good team, you get to learn a lot. It's not necessary that the tasks you perform will sound very cool or complex but the way it gets executed in amazon is really good

Cons

Excessive competition results in bad experience and unnecessary friction between team members. Very difficult to win if you are not extrovert. It's not sure what domain you will end up working on so getting into. depth of something is difficult but you get to touch the breadth.

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5.0
May 22, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Decent pay. Great Benefits, Room to promote

Cons

Long hours, day to day can be challenging

5.0
Jan 10, 2016
Anonymous employee
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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