Very good start but progressively worse in later years - Sr Software Development Engineer Amazon Employee Review

3.0
Aug 2, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

- Great skill development with very diverse range of tech skills and frameworks, as well as soft skills - If you have a good manager, you can try anything to attempt to grow your career, without being afraid to fail

Cons

- Company is being progressively slower and more bureaucratic over the years placing a greater burden on employees to maintain ability to deliver results - Poor work-life balance, expected to complete same amount of work or even more with reduced headcount - Quality of manager means everything - poor manager means you can be deliberately set up to fail

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5.0
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Pros

Good manager and team, good tech stack

Cons

Company culture is cut throat

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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