Above average pay with extremely high expectations - Software Engineer II SDE2 Amazon Employee Review

2.0
Jan 8, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- High pay - Many global locations with opportunity to transfer - Build at scale - Fast interview turnaround time

Cons

- "Pirate Ship" culture - Constant pressure, everything needs to be done tomorrow - Working long hours is normal - Working weekends is normal - Significant management in-group-bias - Expected to cancel travel plans last minute if a co-worker gets sick

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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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