Great learning environment with fast-paced ownership - Software Development Engineer (SDE) Amazon Employee Review

4.0
28 Dec 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Strong engineering culture with high ownership, exposure to large-scale distributed systems, and opportunities to learn best practices in system design, code quality, and operational excellence. Great place to grow technically early in your career

Cons

Fast-paced environment with high expectations can be stressful at times. Work-life balance may vary significantly depending on team and project priorities

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5.0
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Pros

Great flexibility on hours and time off

Cons

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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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