Great team - at the mercy of higher level management - ML Data Linguist Amazon Employee Review

2.0
22 Nov 2023
Recommend
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Pros

- Supportive work environment - You learn a lot in a short time - Opportunity to work on a product millions of people use - You have the opportunity to work with some of the best people in the field

Cons

- Trajectory for growth is very unclear for this role, only opportunity is to transition into different role (if lucky enough to get it). Otherwise, there is only one promotion possible in this role. - Short-sighted leadership does not consider local situations and only works to appease shareholders. This lead to layoffs without consideration for individual situations. - Pay is low and considerable raises are only possible with promotions or role changes. - Benefits are minimal. Fruit basket and free hot drinks.

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5.0
2 Jun 2026
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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.

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