Avoid if you're looking for work-life balance and decent pay - Systems Engineer Amazon Employee Review

2.0
30 Apr 2011
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Pros

Good name to have on CV Scale,scale and scale - gigantic network with over 1mill servers smart people interview process - relevant questions, friendly and professional atmosphere role changes every 6-12 months - from coder to sysadmin to netadmin, etc...

Cons

low pay compared to rivals in Dublin (Google, MS, Facebook) ridiculously poor benefits - cheapest health cover and worst pension scheme one can get on the Irish market combined with 3x years salary in case of death... no work-life balance - 10-12 hour days are the norm, 24 hour on-call shifts on consecutive days are not rare either no parking spaces for employees overtime is not paid - time in lieu is dependent on manager revolving door - main theme: stay for 2 years then leave and join the better paying Internet giants in Dublin (Google, MS, Facebook). poor facilities - place looks like crammed call centre in a third world country Avoid the following teams: DevSupport, NetOps, TechOps

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5.0
11 Jun 2026
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Pros

Hybrid work (3 days a week), good team atmosphere, small sales teams, limited travel

Cons

a lot of shifts in upper management currently

5.0
10 Jan 2016
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Recommend
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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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