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      Exciting challenges in scale and availability to solve, but benefits could be better - Software Development Manager Amazon Employee Review

      4.0
      Aug 10, 2008
      Software development manager
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      Pros

      Chance to work with great engineers, exposure to scaling, availability and reliability issues in software and systems, and great senior management who apparently know what they are doing. The stock units aren't bad either with the way the stock is doing lately.

      Cons

      Heavy oncall load in certain orgs/teams, few benefits compared to Google/Microsoft/Yahoo etc. Plus, too much emphasis on frugality to the extent of being cheap in too many issues.

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      5.0
      Jan 28, 2026
      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      nice people good leadership team

      Cons

      shut down due to unsafe conditions

      5.0
      Jan 10, 2016
      Anonymous employee
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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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