Good place for new grads - Software Engineer II SDE2 Amazon Employee Review

3.0
Mar 10, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Learn fast - trial by fire - Fast SDE2 promo - top pay for canadians - scale you can't find at any other Canadian company

Cons

- managers are hit or miss, it's hard to tell if they are any good until it's too late - Amazon LPs are cool in concept, but are miss used to take as many shortcuts as possible, e.g. bias for action and delivers results often matters way more than insisting on high standards, or deep dive - too much bureaucracy, too many processes, no clear ownership, you require escalations for basically everything since teams only look out for their own KPIs, not for the rest of the org

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5.0
May 28, 2026
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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
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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