Leaders Don't Build Trust - Software Development Engineer II Amazon Employee Review

1.0
Feb 23, 2024
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Pros

Your team can have spectacular work-life balance. You can work with great people.

Cons

All of those pros -- they depend so heavily on the team. But my bigger complaint -- despite having a leadership principle of "builds trust," that is precisely the opposite of what Andy Jassy on down to my manager have done. In my 2+ year tenure here, there have been thousands of layoffs, a flip-flop on remote work, and very poor communication throughout. I can't wait to land a new position and get out. On call shifts are also the worst. One weekend out of 4 having to keep my laptop close and possibly interrupting fun if there's a page (which seems to only happen on weekends, and never is actionable for my team...) makes things miserable for the entire family that weekend.

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
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Pros

Hybrid work (3 days a week), good team atmosphere, small sales teams, limited travel

Cons

a lot of shifts in upper management currently

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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