Amazon Software Development Engineer Intern reviews

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As there are many different diverse teams, it can be hit and miss whether you get placed on a team that you mesh well with or get matched up with a project that you enjoy. I felt I was placed on a friendly team, yet I felt I didn't receive much guidance from them. At times it may be difficult to figure out where to get information you need for your project. It's possible to implement something yet find out later that it was the wrong approach due to only one-two people on your team knowing how that system works, but they're out sick or on vacation. Everyone values the leadership principles, especially ones like "bias for action." It's up to you to take charge of your project and your career, and it can feel intimidating at times, as you may not know what to work on next or how to improve. It's something that they don't directly tell you, so you may end up struggling if you're not sure where to go next. For example, managers may not always schedule one on ones with you; you need to go schedule them yourself and really push yourself out there to get feedback, especially if the managers are very busy.