Zero defect culture - Engineering Manager Amazon Employee Review

2.0
Feb 5, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good pay, robust internal systems for about everything are very helpful.

Cons

High pressure, competitive (pitting individuals against each other all the time) and zero defect culture where if you make a mistake you're going to be rated low or on the chopping block. No real coaching, mentorship, or growth. Sr leadership plays favorites and is in a distortion bubble. They set the goals and unrealistic deadlines, often very late in the year and don't give support to hit them. If you love stress, copious amounts of busy work, fight club atmosphere, and lack of support from leadership this place is your jam!

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5.0
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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

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