AWS review - Software Development Engineer Amazon Employee Review

3.0
Mar 9, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

You can use cutting-edge technology at AWS. You will have a great insight of many services at AWS. Amazon is a good start point for young professionals.

Cons

Oncall rotation is very frequent and the workload is heavy. Not many female engineers at AWS. Amazon treats its customers better than its employees. Work-life balance is not good.

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Pros

Career growth and opportunity for ownership

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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