Great job, but far from perfect - Senior Software Development Engineer Amazon Employee Review

4.0
May 5, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Good pay. No overtime. Stable, easy to switch to different team.

Cons

Super bad management Not rewarding employees Hard to promote Hard to work on projects that can be used to promote Slow decision making Limited budgets, frugality at wrong places Not R&D friendly Massive compensation drop after 4 years Not many free days

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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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