Surprisingly disorganized - SDE 1 Amazon Employee Review

3.0
15 Nov 2022
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Pros

Compensation is good, scale creates interesting problems to solve, and the leadership principles are sound tools for thinking about how to work well.

Cons

ASP (student hiring program) job placement process fails to deliver critical information (like office address, WFH status) in time for employees to make long-term housing decisions. I was hired into a large-scale reorganization - this process wasted weeks of my developer time. This could probably have been managed better. Resources for onboarding to my current project are inadequate (documentation, roadmaps, or tickets don't exist; access to experienced developers is rare, code reviews do not provide any meaningful feedback). As a result, most development and troubleshooting are a deep dive, and learning is largely trial and error. This is fine, but an inefficient use of my time.

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5.0
28 May 2026
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Pros

Competitive hourly pay in many locations Benefits may include health insurance and tuition assistance Flexible scheduling options at some warehouses Opportunities for overtime and extra pay Entry-level job with minimal experience required

Cons

Physically demanding work with long hours standing or lifting Fast-paced environment with strict productivity targets Repetitive tasks can become tiring Work schedules may include nights, weekends, or holidays High stress during peak shopping seasons like holidays

5.0
10 Jan 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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