Great technology challenges - Software Development Engineer III/Senior Engineer Amazon Employee Review

4.0
Feb 9, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

* Engineers are valued. A lot of focus on giving Engineers the work that is challenging. * Good technological challenges. A lot of interesting problems in the AWS space which are challenging and need creativity. * High impact work. A lot of customers use AWS, and hence the impact is visible in terms of usage, growth, customer feedback.

Cons

* Design is owned by Principal Engineers. Sometimes it is hard to get the opportunity to design a system as it is owned by Principal Engineers. * Oncall duty can be bad on some teams. But it is ok for some teams.

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5.0
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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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