Good place to get your foot in the door to big tech, but leave - Software Engineer Amazon Employee Review

3.0
Mar 10, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Good pay - Lots of career opportunities if you seek it, also switching teams is extremely easy if you dont like your current - Lots of problems to solve - Overall its not a bad place to be, but do ask yourself what you are here for

Cons

- Typical big tech/large company painpoints - top down decision making, lots of processes to push through just to launch something simple - Promos are very difficult, sometimes its better to jump externally and come back - WLB/teammates/manager is a crapshoot

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5.0
May 22, 2026
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Pros

Decent pay. Great Benefits, Room to promote

Cons

Long hours, day to day can be challenging

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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