Broken Management Structure and Compensation Model - AWS Solution Architect Amazon Employee Review

3.0
Feb 26, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Great coworkers and the ability to work with state of the art technologies and companies.

Cons

Next to impossible to get a significant raise. You are expected to do all sorts of extracurricular activities to "build your body of work" with zero guarantee of a promotion or increase in income. If you get a bad manager your life will be hell as they are encouraged to weed out the "lowest performers". I watched some very qualified people get labeled "low performers" because their managers were clueless.

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5.0
Jun 25, 2026
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Pros

Great place to learn and grow, salary

Cons

Management, no perks and too much operational load.

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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