Intense - Software Engineer II Amazon Employee Review

4.0
Nov 17, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Engineers have full ownership for their work. You scope it, build it, test it, support it. Feels like a start-up. Laser-sharp focus on real-world problems.

Cons

Competitive - often there are multiple teams building similar things. This also leads to corporate politics sometimes taking precedence to engineering. Work-life balance is poor. Stressful and highly-demanding.

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5.0
Jun 12, 2026
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Pros

Great room for growth, amazing learning opportunities for early career

Cons

Problems don't get fixed quickly. Red tape, but you can work through it.

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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