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Going the Way of Sears - Senior Software Engineer Amazon Web Services Employee Review

3.0
Dec 9, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The work isn't hard, and at least it isnt scams like Facebook. The cloud is a legitimate business model.

Cons

No longer innovating, just spewing corporate bs about Earth's Best Employer while actively trying to screw over and squeeze employees at every opportunity. The leaders are promoted way past competence and shove every one else under the bus. No one would ever want to actually innovate to help this monster

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5.0
May 27, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great job. I’ve learned so much it is just hard with 5 day rto

Cons

The 5 day RTO mandate

3.0
Jul 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Strong place to be early in your career as it provides valuable training and the brand recognition can create strong future opportunities. - Is great if you’re interested in what you’re doing/selling

Cons

- 5 days in office is not great for work/life balance - If your manager doesn’t like you, good luck! - 401k match is lower than most companies - Base salary compensation is weak compared to other big tech - Leveling/career progression is near impossible due to reorgs leading to a promotion “freeze” - Role can evolve over time in ways that may not align with original job expectations

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