Learned a lot from smart people, but really depends on the team you are in - Software Development Manager Amazon Employee Review

3.0
Apr 4, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

still quite fun since it allows teams to run more independently with clear ownership and reasonable autonomy.

Cons

some teams and some work becomes uninteresting, because of the pursuit of keeping things run better rather than inventing new ways to do the same thing or new things to do. management can easily become boring and impersonal when the managers are incapable or uninterested in making real positive changes and take some risks. many middle-tier managers should be fired or demoted for that reason.

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5.0
Jun 4, 2026
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Pros

Great Pay and always nice

Cons

very very long hours a day

5.0
Jan 10, 2016
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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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