It's fun if you make it fun - Software Development Engineer Amazon Employee Review

4.0
19 Aug 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

1. Challenging problems (depending on which part you work on) 2. Fun environment 3. A lot of "not invented here" -- if you can play it right, you can build quite an engineering portfolio for yourself 4. If you are an adrenaline junkie -- you will enjoy the rush of having to fix a broken website in real-time. 5. Management seems to recognize some failures and is remedying them, slowly but surely.

Cons

1. Boring work (if you don't work in a good group) 2. Too much decentralization -- lots of inter-group bickering that wouldn't happen at other shops 3. Too much "not invented here"

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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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