quick review - Software Developer Amazon Employee Review

4.0
7 Mar 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

High level of freedom in making decisions about the software on team level. Access to a lot of different resources if it's justified.

Cons

Work life balance: All you get is as much as you fight for. Plus you might end up with a lot of on-call load and thus weekend (or middle of night) work on small teams. While officially requiring to be upfront with problems, and think critically, in reality managers can get away with anything as long as they deliver on their goals. You better keep this in mind when dealing with them.

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5.0
19 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The sign on bonus was good.

Cons

No cons really. People are people wherever you work.

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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