Software Development Engineer II - Software Development Engineer II Amazon Employee Review

4.0
May 29, 2017
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Pros

Build systems that impact a lot of people and do huge things. If your team isn't making millions of dollars a year, you'll be on a new team soon. Coworkers who range from competent to excellent. Decent pay for the area.

Cons

If you're on a team with bad managers you will hate life. At least there is a new policy allowing you to transfer ASAP, which you should do. (- culture/values) Things are a bit too team dependent. I'm on a team I like. There are other teams that cannot retain people at all because their managers straight up suck at their jobs. (- senior management)(- culture/values) Comp is decent but not competitive with google/facebook/uber. (- comp rating) Crunch time is a management failure so you can expect to see it a few times a year. (- work/life)

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Pros

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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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