Bad management, but some teams are better than others - Software Development Engineer II Amazon Employee Review

2.0
11 Apr 2024
Recommend
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Pros

My work life balance was fairly good up until RTO, which is not the most common experience, but it was for my team Pay is good At the time of my joining, decent rate of hiring for interns and juniors, so a good stepping stone for careers

Cons

Very few opportunities given or encouraged to improve skills RTO policy is poorly implemented; You must come in 3 days a week, even if those days aren't the same as the rest of your team, which defeats the entire purpose of RTO A pervasive culture of fear, I have never met a coworker who is willing to talk about PIP let alone salary. I have rarely seen people openly criticize any decision by management. Stack ranking lets go of good employees for sometimes no good reason

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5.0
28 May 2026
Recommend
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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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