Career growth at the expense of your mental and physical health - Software Engineer Amazon Employee Review

3.0
Apr 22, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- You will definitely grow as an engineer and leader. - High impact projects

Cons

- No WLB - You can have a great team but the toxic Amazon wide culture eventually breaks through - 5 Day RTO/Micro-management - Crappy benefits - Everything is urgent but impossible to meet deadlines due to bureaucracy - Proprietary technologies that are not beneficial to long-term growth - Regular layoffs

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5.0
Feb 19, 2026
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Pros

I got paid weekly, there was a $2 premium for night shifts.

Cons

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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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