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      Toxic culture - Software Development Manager Amazon Employee Review

      1.0
      Mar 9, 2023
      Software development manager
      Recommend
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      Pros

      * Payment is above average considering start ups and other small companies. * Processes improves over time with opportunities to grow. * Can work with brilliant people spread across the world.

      Cons

      * Leadership doesn't provide a clear vision for product, teams, work, all messages are half written and you are left with a lot of open questions. * Working hours are insane, you are expected to put 80+ hours a week. Sometimes this is clearly stated by senior leadership. * Return to office mandate completely destroyed people's trust on leaders. * Oncall forces you to live 24/7/365 with a gun to your head, specially if you are a manager. There is no concept of work/life balance.

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      5.0
      Mar 20, 2026
      Associate level-1
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Medical/ dental/ vision insurance, mental assistance, 401k, lawyer assistance, Career choice, VTO, PTO, vacation time

      Cons

      Most AMs have avoritism among employees. We get mandatory extra time (now is calling "voluntary" but you have to go when it is schedule) at the end of the year, what makes difficult for some of us when we have kids and they're really rigid about it.

      5.0
      Jan 10, 2016
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      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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