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      2.0
      Apr 26, 2012
      Software development engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      There are great engineers all over the company. And the older divisions, like retail and supply chain are reasonably paced and supported.

      Cons

      AWS was horrible. When I told a manager I was working harder than I'd ever worked he replied "Well, I don't want you to work 80 hours a week." And I thought, great, your threshold for overwork is 20 hours past mine. Also, the pay really isn't great. When I left my salary went up at least 10% and my time working dropped 20%.

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      5.0
      Feb 25, 2026
      Software development engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Huge exposure with large scale systems

      Cons

      Lots of overtime work frequently

      5.0
      Jan 10, 2016
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      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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