Smart colleagues and plenty of projects, but promotion struggles - Software Engineer II Amazon Employee Review

3.0
Apr 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

You work with really smart and hard working people. There are so many projects going on all the time that it's never boring. There's always something to improve or learn more about.

Cons

Increasingly difficult to get promoted and raises stagnated meaning no one wanted to take ownership because that just meant more work/stress for the same pay. A ton of projects get finished and then never get used or weren't actually useful in the end. Obviously layoffs means most people are stressed out.

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5.0
May 22, 2026
Recommend
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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
Anonymous employee
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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