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      Poor engineering makes Amazon.com a training experience for a better job elsewhere. - Senior Software Engineer Amazon Employee Review

      2.0
      Nov 23, 2008
      Senior software engineer
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      Pros

      Good place to learn about e-commerce. Seattle is a great city, and Amazon near the core rather than stuck out in the suburbs. Great coworkers. Amazon.com looks great on a resume. You get to roll-your-own engineering much of the time.

      Cons

      Bad place to learn about software engineering. Amazon.com is a Rube Goldberg machine that sells books (and other stuff). Many SEs spend more time in support than development. Management quality is very uneven. Everyone else also gets to roll-their-own engineering. The dynamics of the resume system mean you are most likely to be hired by a group with high turnover.

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      5.0
      Jun 1, 2026
      Problem solver
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      Pros

      Amazon is a very good company to work for with great people."

      Cons

      "Compensation is too low for the level of responsibility we have."

      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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