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      Great company if you are in your 20s - Software Development Engineer II Amazon Employee Review

      3.0
      Sep 15, 2012
      Software development engineer ii
      Recommend
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      Pros

      - Incredibly talented and driven people - Non-existent politics - You learn a LOT every day

      Cons

      - "NO" work/life balance. It is a great company to be in when you are in your 20s and can spend a lot of extra hours - Every mistake gets highlighted in the review - No credit given for going out of your way to do something (because that is expected) - Very poor (read non existent) perks - Very high churn (within one year I was the third most senior member of my team). This means that you have to constantly pitch in to mentor/train new hires (mostly new graduates)

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      5.0
      Apr 27, 2026
      Area manager intern
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Lots of mentorship and opportunities

      Cons

      Could potentially get night shift

      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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