i probably became a worse engineer while i was here, a better manager, and a much better bureaucrat - Software Development Engineer I Amazon Employee Review

2.0
16 Sept 2014
Recommend
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Pros

internal tech talks are decent, amazon brand on the resume, great view from the office

Cons

Depends on the team - some teams have had all their software development abstracted out into poorly written or maintained internal tools, and you're basically a human grease monkey script. Disclaimer: some internal tools are fantastic, others are horrible and create operational issues. Being on-call is basically a way for them to pay you a 40 hour week, but work you 50-80 (depending on the team)

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5.0
28 May 2026
Recommend
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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
10 Jan 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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