Overall, good experience. - Software Development Manager Amazon Employee Review

3.0
Oct 3, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

* Very smart people across the board * Endless opportunities to work on challenging problems * Ability to work on many different types of products without changing companies (e.g. operations support, front-end, digital, web services, developer tools, etc.) * Good stock performance (over past few years)

Cons

* Location - South Lake Union (in Seattle) is hip and clean, but also expensive (e.g. lunches, parking, etc.) * Hours - employees more often than not have to work above and beyond to meet senior management expectations (leads to bad work:life balance - i.e. not good for family life) * Politics

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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
Jan 10, 2016
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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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