Mature software development, customer focus, not many perks - Software Development Engineer Amazon Employee Review

4.0
3 Aug 2021
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Pros

- The company highly focused on meeting customers' needs - Software development is very mature, and there are lots of tools to support engineering best practices - In general, people are talented and hardworking - Culture based on Leadership Principles is actually applied on a daily-basis

Cons

- Growing in the technical path is far from trivial. Employees really need to fight for their promotions, even if their performance is bar-raising for several years. - Managers don't have much technical knowledge. - Managers and stakeholders are constantly asking for effort estimates, but predicting things at Amazon is very hard, and usually predictions are just wild guesses that people end-up taking as promises set in stone.

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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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