A lot depends on the team / org - Software Engineer II SDE2 Amazon Employee Review

3.0
Mar 24, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Huge impact, a lot happening across the company, good salary / benefits and from time to time interesting work.

Cons

Can get ridiculously high workload, need to tolerate non neglectable amount of corporate overhead, useless meetings, people saying useless things just to sound smart in front of directors, etc.

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5.0
Jul 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

AWS has one of the most fun and interactive assessments upon applying and if you pass they almost instantly give you an interview with the recruiter.

Cons

I don't have any thus far

5.0
Jan 10, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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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