Overall good for starting your career and staying couple of years - Software Development Engineer II Amazon Employee Review

3.0
25 Nov 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Fast pace development - Good projects and more autonomy to engineers - Mostly intelligent colleagues

Cons

- Competitive and stressful due to constant fear of PIP - Mid level managers not so good and empathetic - Compensation for existing employees at same level isn't competitive to market - In general day-2 culture and going downhill

Explore other reviews about Amazon

5.0
3 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Long days but rewarding if you work with a good team and leadership group

Cons

long days and long weeks

5.0
10 Jan 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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.

3159
See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All