Better than expected - Software Development Engineer Amazon Employee Review

4.0
31 Aug 2025
Recommend
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Pros

I came from a smaller company, not a very competitive environment. I found it refreshing to work with people who cared a lot about the quality of work (whether they were forced by the culture or not). The teams I worked with were great, and didn't have any bad experience with the people I worked with. There is definitely more pressure and stress involved, but that's what makes you grow. You need that at some point of your life.

Cons

WLB can be bad at times (deadlines, performance). Also job security (it's not super fun hearing about tons of people getting fired every once a while). Also, I'd say benefits are not the best. Base comp was good for me, but benefits (health ins, employee perks, vacations) weren't so great.

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5.0
25 Feb 2026
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Pros

pay and schedule. great pay and the work schedule isnt bad either

Cons

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5.0
10 Jan 2016
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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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