4.0
Jan 14, 2013
Former employee, more than 3 years
Seattle, WA
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook
Pros
Some of the smartest and passionate people you will meet. When Amazon talks about putting the customer first, it is not just talk. The entire focus of every team is figuring out how to serve their immediate customers better which in turn can be very exciting. The influence that a single person can have is great as high performers are able to take control of their career and do what they wish with it.
Cons
Some of the Microsoft-esque HR policies are infuriating. Pay is highly dependent on job family, which is silly when they encourage individuals to have an impact, regardless of job title/family. The pay is not always going to be market level, especially if the stock is not doing well.