Definition of Data Scientist really varies by team - Data Scientist III Amazon Employee Review

3.0
Jul 24, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

It looks good on a resume! You are influencing products that have an existing user-base of millions. They encourage movement within the company, which means that once you get in you can experience lots of different patterns and solve lots of different problems.

Cons

Management practices are really inconsistent, definition of what it means to be a data scientist varies a lot by team, and tooling/technologies are not always fit for purpose. The first team I was on didn't seem to use any kind of database; the second team I was on had some of the worst spaghetti code I've ever seen. The tasks I had were not typically data science related, and I suspect that given my background and my gender I was getting relegated to less technical tasks, even though I've excelled in technical roles in previous companies.

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5.0
Jul 20, 2026
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Pros

good work life balance .

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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