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      Come here to work hard, have no social life, get treated unfaily by management BUT have a bigger bank balance - Software Development Engineer II Amazon Employee Review

      3.0
      Feb 28, 2009
      Software development engineer ii
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      Pros

      The compensation package, provided you negotiate it at time of getting hired. Opportunity to work with the best e-commerce platform out there, and you will learn a LOT. Great name to have in resume

      Cons

      The hours are brutal with little regard to work-life balance, especially if the team consist mainly of unmarried engineers. Over emphasis on agile development methodologies. QA and operational (aka midnight pager beeping) burden on developers. Management not interested in career growth and is short sighted as to only being concerned about developers finishing that month's work. Lack of morale and mutual disrespect between team members. Definitely not a long term workplace for the non-workaholic

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      5.0
      Dec 18, 2025
      Technical recruiter
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      Pros

      Amazon pushes you to always be thinking bigger, improving your processes, and becoming more agile

      Cons

      Not for the faint of heart looking for a company where you can coast or fly under the radar

      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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