Not What I Expected in a Very Good Way - Software Development Manager Amazon Employee Review

5.0
13 Sept 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Ambitious Yet Achievable Goals Strong focus on Doing What is Right for the Customer over any other secondary considerations. Work-Life Balance (my building is a ghost town at 8pm)

Cons

Lip service to wanting outside influence to better processes. In reality they want someone to tell them their already doing it right. So quickly adapt and they will think your amazing.

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5.0
20 Mar 2026
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Pros

Medical/ dental/ vision insurance, mental assistance, 401k, lawyer assistance, Career choice, VTO, PTO, vacation time

Cons

Most AMs have avoritism among employees. We get mandatory extra time (now is calling "voluntary" but you have to go when it is schedule) at the end of the year, what makes difficult for some of us when we have kids and they're really rigid about it.

5.0
10 Jan 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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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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