Good place to get things done and learn - Principal Amazon Employee Review

5.0
27 Nov 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Awesome datasets, lot of smart people around you, career opportunities (inside and outside), learning opportunities, impactful work. If you are a builder and have the right "it can be done" attitude, you can do great at amazon.

Cons

You need to show independence from the start in getting things done, you won't get much help from others. Doing only what you are asked to do will not enable you to get promotions, good stock grants etc... There is a max cash compensation at 160k. At higher levels most of the compensation is in the form of stocks if you do well. Benefits could be better.

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Pros

Amazon offers an exceptional work environment with cutting-edge technology and world-class engineering challenges. The compensation package is highly competitive, including strong base salary, RSUs, and comprehensive benefits. Career growth opportunities are abundant — there are clear promotion paths and access to internal mobility across thousands of teams globally. The scale of impact is unmatched; you work on systems that serve hundreds of millions of customers worldwide. Colleagues are incredibly talented, driven, and collaborative, making every project both challenging and rewarding.

Cons

The pace can be fast and demanding at times, which requires strong time management skills. Work-life balance may vary depending on the team and project deadlines.

5.0
10 Jan 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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