The growth of AWS of incredible - Tech Business Development Amazon Employee Review

5.0
Nov 17, 2020
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Pros

They live and breath their leadership principles, which results in consistent growth and performance. It can be chaotic at time, but the formula for success is indisputable. Being a part of AWS is pretty incredible as so many companies have built their digital strategies on top of it.

Cons

AWS, and Amazon at large, has a peculiar culture. Going to meetings where you review a 1, 2, or 6 page written document (a narrative) silently for the first 10-15 versus PowerPoint being an example. It's not for everyone. You need to have a lot of intellectual intensity, an ability to do things yourself, and embrace ambiguity and change. It's also incredibly hard to get hired, even if you are very experienced.

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5.0
Jul 4, 2026
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Pros

Great company if you want to do big things with high agency folks

Cons

Can me overwhelming if you cant operate in ambiguity

5.0
Jan 10, 2016
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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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