Working at Amazon still has its advantages - Software Development Engineer Amazon Employee Review

4.0
30 Nov 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

1. Generally, engineers own an entire service, from infrastructure, to development, to operations. You can learn a lot. 2. In some teams, you'll be handling the largest service of that kind on Earth, which comes with unique challenges. 3. Amazon's Leadership Principles are actually good and useful guidelines. They'll probably make you successful even at other companies.

Cons

Upper management is increasingly draconian, irrational, and going against the values they profess.

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5.0
6 Jul 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Organized, clear impact, fun team, lots to learn

Cons

A bit slow; lots of steps to take before writing code

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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