Technical Recruiter - Technical Recruiter, ECP Amazon Employee Review

5.0
Feb 18, 2016
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Pros

I'm a recruiter for the eCommerce Platform group, and love it here. As a tech recruiter, I'm hiring software engineers and managers, PMs, support engineers and data engineers. What I love most about my job are the great people I work with, and the work life balance. I have a great relationship with the engineering managers, Directors and VPs I work closely with, and they understand what it means to partner with recruiting (not just point fingers). I also have a fun time with my colleagues, and enjoy working with them, and trust them to have my back. I was surprised what a great work life balance is really possible here. I only work more than 40 hours when I really want to, no one pushes me to work overtime. I have been able to come in late or leave early as needed as I have children. I have also had no issue with taking a week off at a time, or longer as needed. At the same time, after 1.5 years here, am ready to be challenged and have volunteered for more challenging recruiting, training and leadership projects, which I have been given. Long story short, work life balance is what you make of it here.

Cons

I live on the eastside of Seattle, and driving in can be crazy at times. My commute coming in from Bothell can be as bad as 45 minutes - 1 hour 15 minutes, if I drive in at peak 8-830am times. I have to drive in peak times to drop the kids off, so my manager is flexible on my start time - it can still be tiring though. I'd suggest taking a bus if it matches your schedule. If you can drive in at 7am, commutes are MUCH better, e.g. 25-30 min. The other con I see is that Amazon has complex recruiting systems that can be hard to learn for remote recruiters. People working remotely have to work hard in the first 2-3 months to really learn the systems.

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5.0
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Working as a Data Center Engineering Operations (DCEO) technician at AWS has been an incredibly fulfilling experience. Every day, I know that my work directly supports the infrastructure that powers services used by millions of customers worldwide—from Netflix streaming to NASA processing Mars rover images. What makes this role special is the sense of ownership and responsibility. DCEO technicians are truly the heartbeat of the data center, maintaining the critical power, cooling, and life safety systems that keep AWS running at 99.999% uptime. The mission is clear: be stealthy in action and swift in recovery, solving problems before they impact customers. The technical challenges keep the work engaging. Whether I'm monitoring building management systems, responding to alarms, managing preventative maintenance programs, or coordinating with vendors, there's always something new to learn. The role demands both hands-on technical skills and critical thinking, which makes every shift dynamic and rewarding. AWS invests heavily in training and development. The comprehensive onboarding process, detailed standard operating procedures, and access to subject matter experts across Field Engineering and other support teams ensure you're never alone in solving complex problems. The emphasis on safety is genuine—leadership truly prioritizes that everyone goes home in the same condition they arrived. Working alongside dedicated teams like DCO, Infrastructure Delivery, and Logistics creates a collaborative environment where everyone understands how their role contributes to the bigger picture. The 24/7 nature of the work means building strong relationships with your shift team, and there's real camaraderie in knowing you're all working toward the same critical mission. For anyone who enjoys hands-on technical work, values operational excellence, and wants to be part of maintaining world-class infrastructure at global scale, DCEO at AWS offers a challenging and meaningful career path.

Cons

Time constraints, and demands can be overwhelming.

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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