Great place to learn, difficult to stay for long - Software Development Engineer II Amazon Employee Review

4.0
Jan 24, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Amazon employs some of the most talented, intelligent folks in the tech industry. If working for Amazon, focus on learning from others and adopting the mechanisms used to drive decisions. They will be valuable towards your career going forward.

Cons

Amazon has a huge culture of overworking their engineers and individual contributors. In all of the teams I have worked on, the development and deployment speed was blazingly fast, at the cost of developer mental health and eventual burnout.

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5.0
May 28, 2026
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Pros

Competitive hourly pay in many locations Benefits may include health insurance and tuition assistance Flexible scheduling options at some warehouses Opportunities for overtime and extra pay Entry-level job with minimal experience required

Cons

Physically demanding work with long hours standing or lifting Fast-paced environment with strict productivity targets Repetitive tasks can become tiring Work schedules may include nights, weekends, or holidays High stress during peak shopping seasons like holidays

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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