Great place to learn and grow but horrible management - Software Development Engineer Amazon Employee Review

3.0
May 5, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Great infrastructure in terms of technology. Best minds in industries. You can switch your current team anytime you want. Various verticals in which you can work.

Cons

On 1 hand they want to promote SDE 1 engineers who are great in each and every aspect. But on the other they hire SDE 2 who are worse than existing SDE 1. Salary disparity is very high. Many managers come from service industry and have that kind of management tendency to force employees to stay late and false promise them promotions and hike which is killing the company. Work life balance sucks. Internal politics.

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Cons

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5.0
Jan 10, 2016
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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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