Great compensation but top-down mandates create issues - Software Engineer II Amazon Employee Review

4.0
8 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great compensation, solid retirement benefits (take advantage of the mega backdoor roth Amazon offers with Fidelity). It's a big company with a wide range of business areas - If you don't like what you're working on, try finding a team in an area you find more interesting.

Cons

It's a big company with a lot of top-down mandates. Over the years, I've noticed most of them are meant drive attrition or force it (RTH, RTO, layoffs). Some orgs/teams can be toxic and political - it really just varies depending on the leadership.

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5.0
26 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

-Structural and organize -High pay -All training done on site

Cons

-Before start date very limited, information about AWS(They don't like sharing over the internet. -Fast pace with training and learning.

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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