On the right org, it can be great - Software Development Engineer II Amazon Employee Review

5.0
24 Sept 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Good compensation for Canada standards - Good benefits and lots of vacations and PTOs - Really good to work at my org in AWS. People are nice, inclusive and values a lot the mental health and well being of the employees. - Lots of learning and improving opportunities - Good infrastructure for work, "unlimited AWS services".

Cons

- The growth from SDE II and beyond is extremely hard and will depend a lot on your personality, skills, networking and a lot of extra effort - The better the org in term of work/life balance, the less are the opportunities for projects that can give you a promotion. - Annual compensation review is very limited and put a really wide range of professional levels in the same compensation bucket.

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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
10 Jan 2016
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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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