you're just a number out of 1+ million of Amazonians - Solutions Architect Amazon Employee Review

1.0
Jul 11, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

To work with very skilled tech people Good for the career

Cons

-Amazon has a mechanism called PIP or pivot or "improve plan" where they put you for a couple of months in order to prove yourself. Yearly at least 10-15% of the individual contributors in each team must be pushed in this program. It consists on offering an exit bonus or to follow the "improve plan" that is close to impossible. If you don't reach all 100% of the target you will be fired. Even in EU countries that they cannot fire you, they will mob you or stress till you will resign. -Working in the Sales team, quite everybody tried to think on how to do more in order to get the promotion. There is not "one team", just fake smiles and "your problem it's not my business"

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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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