Do your research - Software Development Manager Amazon Employee Review

2.0
Mar 2, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Customer obsession, decent compensation, working backwards from the customer, good intentions: “a company of explorers, not conquerors”, “the best place in the world to fail”, and “a place where builders can build”, teams are fairly autonomous, and they are upfront about leadership principles (if they seem silly to you Amazon is probably not a good fit for you in my opinion)

Cons

Empathy is not part of the culture, locked in for 1 year if given a signing bonus and 2 years if relocated, lacking a design culture, above average bureaucracy and politics, poor developer experience, default to secrecy, isolated from the development community, little open source contributions, poor internal tools, top-down organization with many layers of managers, because teams are fairly autonomous some teams are very toxic, above average desperation to hire so some managers will not be honest about the situation to candidates

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5.0
May 28, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
Jan 10, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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