Amazing pay and benefits, high stress - Software Development Engineer Amazon Employee Review

2.0
10 Jul 2024
Recommend
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Pros

- The pay is very high, especially for someone fresh out of college. - Great health insurance plans - 401k matching - Constantly surrounded by talented people - Engineering practices are top tier

Cons

- High stress environment, you are expected to pick things up very fast and deliver high quality work quickly - Turnover rate is about a year for good reason, this job will squeeze as much out of you as possible - Very individualistic job, you are the owner of your projects which causes an "everyone for themselves" kind of feel at times

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5.0
27 Jun 2026
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Pros

Good managers, huge focus on safety and making sure you're doing well.

Cons

You have to get your own lunch as free lunch is rarely provided.

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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