Awesome salary but a huge spectrum of quality of people - Software Manager Amazon Employee Review

4.0
Aug 3, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

1. High salary and, if you're lucky, you will very smart and talented people 2. I'll put work life balance in pro. Shocking? In my 7 years at Amazon, I realized it depends on how much you value your life outside work. Amazon in most situations will not prefer an insanely hard working person over a person who works with normal or sometimes even with slow pace

Cons

1. Directors do not care about feedback and pain points in their organizations. They are primarily manage up. 2. The quality of people and discussions vary within every director and senior SDM and you can find either the best or the worst minds in industry

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5.0
Apr 3, 2026
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Pros

Long days but rewarding if you work with a good team and leadership group

Cons

long days and long weeks

5.0
Jan 10, 2016
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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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