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      Tough environment, shark eats shark - Software Engineer II Amazon Employee Review

      2.0
      Jul 22, 2012
      Software engineer ii
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      Pros

      Smart people, some challenging computer science problems on _some_ teams. Growing stock

      Cons

      Unimpressive pay, heavy oncall/pager duty, unfair compensation structure, _NO_ perks compared to competitors. ZERO work life balance

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      5.0
      Mar 3, 2026
      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      competitive salary with decent ppl

      Cons

      wlb is off and frugality is insane

      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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