Amazon is pretty ok - Software Development Engineer II Amazon Employee Review

4.0
Aug 10, 2016
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Pros

Decent benefits. Competitive salary. No dress code and dog friendly. If you are self-motivated you will do good. Lots of opportunity for growth and learning. You get to make a huge impact on business decisions! Good computer equipment (huge monitors and top of the line macbook pros).

Cons

Frugality is a leadership principal but sometimes Amazon takes it too far. You get 10% off merchandise on Amazon.com (sold by/shipped by) - BUT this is capped at $100 a year. No free prime. Theres a disparity amongst teams since some teams get things more than others (I know one team that gets free food on Fridays but mine never does). Some teams have high operational work but prioritization is always on delivering new features not fixing the old ones.

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5.0
Jun 2, 2026
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Pros

Amazon offers an exceptional work environment with cutting-edge technology and world-class engineering challenges. The compensation package is highly competitive, including strong base salary, RSUs, and comprehensive benefits. Career growth opportunities are abundant — there are clear promotion paths and access to internal mobility across thousands of teams globally. The scale of impact is unmatched; you work on systems that serve hundreds of millions of customers worldwide. Colleagues are incredibly talented, driven, and collaborative, making every project both challenging and rewarding.

Cons

The pace can be fast and demanding at times, which requires strong time management skills. Work-life balance may vary depending on the team and project deadlines.

5.0
Jan 10, 2016
Anonymous employee
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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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