Its simply awesome! - Software Development Engineer Amazon Employee Review

4.0
9 Jun 2012
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Pros

If you are looking to develop excellent distributed systems then amazon.com is the place. Work is amazing. I'm currently involved in developing low latency , horizontally scalable , fault tolerant systems. The work is very challenging. Also the company lets you own what you develop. Starting from architecture , coding , testing , maintaining your software which no other company provides. You will come to know all the aspects of software development.

Cons

1. Work pressure is a little high but manageable. 2. On call support is little tough. 3. Salary hikes are not good. But definitely the experience is very useful if you want to move. 4. Intellectual talent of the candidates varies a lot. You can find people who are very good to not so good. But for good people the work is definitely going to be very good.

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5.0
11 May 2026
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Pros

Easy work for good pay. Lots of career advancement opportunity. Very luxurious compared to other warehouses and very forgiving.

Cons

Not a lot of bathrooms and when you're being time tracked for productivity it can be very difficult to find a time to comfortably go.

5.0
10 Jan 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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