Nice place to work for a geek - Software Development Engineer I Amazon Employee Review

2.0
Jun 26, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

1. Some of the best minds in the world work with you. 2. You're given to work on cutting edge technology 3. Amazon.com has a huge internal software base, and many in-house frameworks are developed.

Cons

1. You have to support what you deliver, this includes a lot of operational tasks, which is a pain for SDE. 2. As you work on most of the in-house frameworks you dont generally get to use the industry standard frameworks. 3. Employees are just working machine for them, frugality is the main principle and that reflects in every coffee machine in amazon, leave alone goodies or office parties.

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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
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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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