Scales comes with responsibility (and smart team members)! - Software Development Manager Amazon Employee Review

4.0
7 Jan 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great to work on products which impact millions (or billions) of people. Lots of smart engineers and access to various perspectives. Focus on the customer is a priority and it's fun to interact with your users. Comp is above average. Work life balance is actually good which is not what I had heard before joining.

Cons

Some of the internal engineering tools are home grown and focused on scale over usability. There can be a lot of on-call depending on your team and the criticality of the product.

Explore other reviews about Amazon

5.0
2 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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
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