Sometimes overwhelming but very satisfying and stimulating work - Software Development Engineer II Amazon Employee Review

4.0
13 Jun 2014
Recommend
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Pros

- Ownership - Customer focus - Self driven. You can seek to understand bigger picture if you want or focus in your specialities. - Easy to change teams. - Fast paced still ready to acquire latest technologies - No limit to the responsibility you can take.

Cons

- Grown potential limited. - No encouragement from manager about the career growth unless you seek out. - Overwhelming first year - Goals/deadline mostly unrealistic

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Cons

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5.0
10 Jan 2016
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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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