Huge, but agile - System Engineer Amazon Employee Review

5.0
Jul 20, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It feels like there are lots of different startups under one big company, so in daily work you have lot's of flexibility, but at the same time you have benefits of big company. Different teams tries to help each other and you can ask for help almost anyone. This couldn't work without same ideology - and in Amazon ideology build on "Amazon Leadership Principles" which unites all. Company gives a lot of effort to help you with almost anything, and speaking of most customer-centric company - employees is also customers, in some way.

Cons

Not every piece of Amazon is flexible. In hiring process there are lot's of bureaucracy, but they REALLY try to help you with anything. The whole process of hiring with relocation took me 6 month and this is fast one.

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Pros

Huge exposure with large scale systems

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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