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      Grinds you down - Software Engineer (Swe II) Amazon Employee Review

      2.0
      3 Jun 2025
      Software engineer (swe ii)
      Recommend
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      Pros

      * Some very strong engineers and the occasional pleasant manager that work here * Compensation

      Cons

      Amazon's culture makes sure that if you stay long enough you will be a husk of what you were when you started. Frustrated, jaded, burnt out. * very high bar to clear to get to senior * poor upper management * very poor WLB, super common to see working into the late hours of the night and on weekends

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      5.0
      11 Jun 2026
      Account executive
      Recommend
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      Business outlook

      Pros

      Hybrid work (3 days a week), good team atmosphere, small sales teams, limited travel

      Cons

      a lot of shifts in upper management currently

      5.0
      10 Jan 2016
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      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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