Bootcamp for those just starting out - Senior Data Engineer Amazon Employee Review

2.0
Jul 7, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Stock prices continue to increase and you can take your dog to work....

Cons

...but that's about it. The 401k match is almost non-existent and there are zero other benefits to working there aside from 10% prime purchases maxed at $100 total a year. BFD. All experience gained is unmarketable outside Amazon as all tools used are mostly internal. Biggest Con - their 'raise the bar' hiring policy is a joke resulting in super high performing lower levels and mediocre-at-best middle management. You will constantly have newer employees higher than you on the food-chain that clearly are under-performing you. You will almost always know / outperform your superiors. It also makes upward mobility nearly impossible.

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Cons

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5.0
Jan 10, 2016
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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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