Strong culture and a really fast pace - Program Manager Amazon Employee Review

5.0
25 May 2018
Recommend
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Pros

The leadership principles matter. You can have real business discussions centered around them, all leaders act on them, and senior leadership constantly reinforce them. These are a big plus for me because it helps connect generally typical office work to meaningful goals. There are tons of growth opportunities available so you can find work that is interesting and switch it up once you are ready for a new challenge

Cons

It’s really really big. As much as it tries to keep things nimble, there is only so fast an ocean-liner can turn. Most of the time it manages to be like a start up with an established company’s resources, but on occasion it can be time-consuming to get new things approved

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Pros

Amazon offers an exceptional work environment with cutting-edge technology and world-class engineering challenges. The compensation package is highly competitive, including strong base salary, RSUs, and comprehensive benefits. Career growth opportunities are abundant — there are clear promotion paths and access to internal mobility across thousands of teams globally. The scale of impact is unmatched; you work on systems that serve hundreds of millions of customers worldwide. Colleagues are incredibly talented, driven, and collaborative, making every project both challenging and rewarding.

Cons

The pace can be fast and demanding at times, which requires strong time management skills. Work-life balance may vary depending on the team and project deadlines.

5.0
10 Jan 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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