Always challenging, and exciting place for software developers - Software Development Engineer III Amazon Employee Review

5.0
24 May 2014
Recommend
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Pros

The Amazon environment is fast moving and purposely tries to keep a startup kind of feel. Teams are largely independent, and responsible for themselves. Your contributions as a developer, can have immediate impact on customers, code can go from a developers desktop to working in production in just hours. The company values and mission statement aren't just aspirational clap-trap, but affect day to day activities, and decisions.

Cons

Amazon has a startup feel, which has some draw-backs. Like real startup companies, the job will gladly consume your life; the priority of projects change rapidly; everyone fills multiple roles; the fast moving nature can be exhausting to try to keep up with; spending is tight; frequently delivering quickly is used to justify bad engineering.

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5.0
28 May 2026
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Pros

Competitive hourly pay in many locations Benefits may include health insurance and tuition assistance Flexible scheduling options at some warehouses Opportunities for overtime and extra pay Entry-level job with minimal experience required

Cons

Physically demanding work with long hours standing or lifting Fast-paced environment with strict productivity targets Repetitive tasks can become tiring Work schedules may include nights, weekends, or holidays High stress during peak shopping seasons like holidays

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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