Pretty good spot to work - Software Engineer II Amazon Employee Review

5.0
Nov 6, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Great learning environment to build a good base of fundamentals

Cons

Pay raises are really tough to get. Only way to really get a raise is to get promoted. Expect raises to be under inflation rate (1-4%). Also really depends on your team. I've had good managers, and bad managers. Bad managers can really ruin the whole team, so make sure you join a team with a manager that has a good vision, but also understands the technical decisions need to ensure that vision scales.

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5.0
Jun 16, 2026
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Pros

- Access to latest tech - High pay - Work at scale - Full Agentic

Cons

- sometimes process takes time - restricted to use internal tools

5.0
Jan 10, 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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