Good place to work if you do not mind the operational burden - Software Engineer Amazon Employee Review

4.0
May 30, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

It is a place with very interesting technical challenges ---if you are looking for great technical problems and bright people to work with, then this is the right place. Also it has a get-things-done culture: things develop very rapidly and it is a short distance from idea to execution.

Cons

The biggest disadvantage of working here is the on-call burden. You are required to carry a pager on a rotation basis and it binds you down whenever you have it. Some teams have a very heavy on-call load which interferes with regular development.

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
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Pros

Hybrid work (3 days a week), good team atmosphere, small sales teams, limited travel

Cons

a lot of shifts in upper management currently

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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