Its OK - Software Development Engineer - II Amazon Employee Review

4.0
Oct 3, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Exposure to complex distributed architectures and wonderful internal tools and deployment platforms. Exposure to internet scale and you have build the ability to design, develop an deploy features at that scale. Ability to move around team but you may end up in deeper s#!% than you were in.

Cons

Bureaucratic, I unfortunately had the worst managers in current teams, Previous managers were great. Absence of transparency into why certain people do better than others financially. In reality they seem to be doing nothing at all. ONCALL S$%$#. Since instant rewards and appreciation is absent, kills the competitiveness in you.

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5.0
Apr 20, 2026
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Pros

Very talented co workers. Access to world class mentorship, Hyper scale projects. Nice culture

Cons

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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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