Stay far away SDE's - Software Developer Amazon Employee Review

1.0
Jun 7, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Lots of experts, nice campus, good internal tech, access to AWS teams.

Cons

- Once you RSU's start to vest after many years of hard work you become a target. You probably will never be allowed to vest. - Foreign managers spend all their time trying to get visas for their friends back home instead of doing their job working for your team. - Secret feedback and stack ranking. - Raises max out at 2.5% which is COLA and require an exceeds performance review. Normal is 0-1%. - Corrupt hiring and review process. Sort of like Hunger Games/Tinder. Don't be old, fat, or ugly. - Jeff Bezos Quote: "Customers expect Amazon to have a young urban workforce" Blatant ageism.

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Hybrid work (3 days a week), good team atmosphere, small sales teams, limited travel

Cons

a lot of shifts in upper management currently

5.0
Jan 10, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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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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