Great culture, few higher level promotions - Senior Manager, Product Management Amazon Employee Review

4.0
May 4, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

AWS is an excellent place to learn, be creative, own your project and be part of something larger than you are.

Cons

AWS prefers to hire from the outside vs. promote from within. Promotions to Level 6 (SDE III and Sr Product Manager) are commonplace, but promotions to Level 7 are few and far in between. Lots of Level 8 (Director) people are hired from the outside and most leave or are forced out within the first year.

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5.0
Jan 10, 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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