great engineers, lots of ownership and control over projects, but constantly shifting upper management priorities - Technical Program Manager Amazon Employee Review

4.0
Jul 15, 2009
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Pros

- The engineers here are the best I've ever worked with - Typically you have near complete ownership over projects you work on - People trust you to get your job done, and excessive oversight and micromanagement are rare

Cons

- Upper management changes frequently, and so do the priorities - Our equipment (laptops, monitors, etc) suck, and are frequently on a self-support model - There's a lot of different stuff going on around in the company and not very good communication, which leads to a lot of duplicated effort (more than should happen)

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5.0
May 28, 2026
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Pros

Competitive hourly pay in many locations Benefits may include health insurance and tuition assistance Flexible scheduling options at some warehouses Opportunities for overtime and extra pay Entry-level job with minimal experience required

Cons

Physically demanding work with long hours standing or lifting Fast-paced environment with strict productivity targets Repetitive tasks can become tiring Work schedules may include nights, weekends, or holidays High stress during peak shopping seasons like holidays

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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