Great place to learn and grow technically - Software Development Engineer Amazon Employee Review

5.0
26 Mar 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Great people - Great development environment - Considerable latitude and flexibility accorded to engineers - Continual "bar raising" - improve daily or fall to the side

Cons

- Slough - Only one technology department (no opportunity for horizontal transfers) - Other than internal turnover within existing groups, there is little sense that Amazon is interested in growing or investing in UK- or EU-based engineering teams

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5.0
19 Feb 2026
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Pros

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Cons

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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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