Great learning experience, but not the place for a career - Security Engineer Amazon Employee Review

3.0
Oct 16, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Actually touching products that people use Leadership principles can make bad people a little better Best customer-first company I've ever seen

Cons

Perverse incentives that make people learn to manipulate others or give it up to people who will Super political, even in smaller orgs Culture is very invasive-- so many people drink the koolaid and it's kinda sad Stressful on the mind; many people seem like they have constant anxiety and could 'crack' at any moment No such thing as 'controlled chaos', it's just chaos for employees and then orgs clean up the messes Unless you're fairly senior, you have no control in the org at all; nobody cares about good ideas, they want to do things that 'look good' primarily, and if they really make a difference later, it's fine No stability for decision making; people can criticize you for anything and there's no accountability at higher levels

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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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