Avoid if you value work-life balance - Software Development Engineer II Amazon Employee Review

2.0
24 Mar 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Good payment - A lot of challenges and resources to learn and get experience - Nice to have on your resume - Good for new grads

Cons

- You will have to work at least 50+ hours a week to meet your manager(s) expectations - Constant fear of layoffs - PIP culture encourages the vast majority of employees to think on their own benefit instead of the common goals of the company - A lot of inexperienced managers that don't care about helping you grow in your career - Prepare to be on-call at least once every two months

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5.0
31 Mar 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Pay was really good for the area

Cons

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5.0
10 Jan 2016
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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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