Amazon Software Development Enginner-|| reviews

3.5

53% would recommend to a friend

(2,829 total reviews)
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36% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Software development enginner employees have rated Amazon with 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 2,829 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software development enginner professionals have a good working experience there. Amazon is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software development enginner professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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5.0
Jun 2, 2026
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Pros

Amazon offers an exceptional work environment with cutting-edge technology and world-class engineering challenges. The compensation package is highly competitive, including strong base salary, RSUs, and comprehensive benefits. Career growth opportunities are abundant — there are clear promotion paths and access to internal mobility across thousands of teams globally. The scale of impact is unmatched; you work on systems that serve hundreds of millions of customers worldwide. Colleagues are incredibly talented, driven, and collaborative, making every project both challenging and rewarding.

Cons

The pace can be fast and demanding at times, which requires strong time management skills. Work-life balance may vary depending on the team and project deadlines.

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