Unstable and not a good place to grow your career. - Software Development Engineer Amazon Employee Review

2.0
6 Sept 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The level of ownership that you have will vastly exceed other places. Amazon is constantly growing and trying to improve. This can provide a wealth of opportunities for those on the lookout.

Cons

I've had seven managers in my time there and all of my coworkers left in a continuous stream. This does not provide a good growth and learning atmosphere. It also increases the workload on the remaining engineers. Leadership principles are used as a pretext by middle management to stifle people they don't like. Don't start me on the technical bar . It is wildly inconsistent.

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5.0
4 Jul 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Cross training that helps for faster growth and more experience.

Cons

Sometimes you gotta hurry and find equipment or pit equipment before others snag them and leave you with the “bad” ones. That take forever to get repaired.

5.0
10 Jan 2016
Anonymous employee
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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