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      Interesting, challenging work - Software Development Engineer II Amazon Employee Review

      4.0
      Apr 4, 2014
      Software development engineer ii
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      Pros

      Smart people Technically challenging work You can see the impact of your work very directly Relatively low politics, data-driven decisions Good place to learn SOA, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning

      Cons

      Operational burden: When you're on call you have to carry a pager and spend a week dealing with boring issues instead of coding. Retail industry can get a bit tiresome after a while.

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      5.0
      Feb 25, 2026
      Software development engineer
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      Pros

      Huge exposure with large scale systems

      Cons

      Lots of overtime work frequently

      5.0
      Jan 10, 2016
      Anonymous employee
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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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