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      The good and the bad - Software Engineer II Amazon Employee Review

      3.0
      Oct 3, 2024
      Software engineer ii
      Recommend
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      Pros

      High Salary Good opportunities for growth A lot of smart, competent engineers to learn from You get a high degree of ownership from the projects you work on

      Cons

      If you are not doing well, you will not be told until its already in writing for HR Top level management makes unpopular top down decisions that are not supported by data Managers must fire a certain amount of people every year to meet a quota, and stack rank other engineers against each other, which does not breed a great culture

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      5.0
      Mar 20, 2026
      Associate level-1
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Medical/ dental/ vision insurance, mental assistance, 401k, lawyer assistance, Career choice, VTO, PTO, vacation time

      Cons

      Most AMs have avoritism among employees. We get mandatory extra time (now is calling "voluntary" but you have to go when it is schedule) at the end of the year, what makes difficult for some of us when we have kids and they're really rigid about it.

      5.0
      Jan 10, 2016
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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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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