RTO5 and lack of empathy for employees - Software Developer Engineer II Amazon Employee Review

1.0
May 24, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Work with talented people and on challenging problems.

Cons

Amazon obsesses about RT05 more than anything else and there is no empathy/flexibility even for people who need the WFH flexibility due to health reasons. Every time there is a firing cycle, it’s a bit scary. Promotion from SDE1 to SDE2 is easy. Beyond that it’s really hard. Oncall - depending on the team that you’re in / can be really stressful and impacts work-life balance.

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5.0
Feb 19, 2026
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Pros

I got paid weekly, there was a $2 premium for night shifts.

Cons

The only con was the 2 hour commute to and from work.

5.0
Jan 10, 2016
Anonymous employee
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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