Your experience will totally depend on the group - Software Development Engineer Intern Amazon Employee Review

5.0
13 May 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I absolutely love the group I'm on and adore my team members. Everyone is super helpful and ready to answer my questions. I've learned a ton since I started (I'm an intern) and enjoy my project. My manager, mentor, and skip-level have 1:1s with me every single week, to talk about my career goals, issues I might be facing, etc - essentially, the meeting is mine to do with what I wish. Also, working from home is an option - not all the time, since asking questions is way easier in person, but if you need to do so occasionally, they're okay with it.

Cons

There's definitely a pressure to work more than 40 hours a week, so if that isn't your thing, walk away. Also, you need to be self-motivated. No one is going to offer help - you have to ask. Once you ask, though, people are willing to step up.

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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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