Stepping Stone FAANG Company - Software Development Engineer II Amazon Employee Review

4.0
Nov 29, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

You learn a lot of skills and work on impactful projects. Due to the high stress and fast paced environment, engineers do not stay long and hop to another FAANG company. Having Amazon your resume will open more opportunities. However, I do see engineers stay for years. These engineers are usually on HB1 visas or are not motivated to interview prep

Cons

Work and life is not balanced. You set your own deadlines, however, there is some pressure to move fast. You do not want to slow down other teams during implementation phase. Late or early meetings to discuss with teams in China or India

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5.0
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Pros

Decent pay. Great Benefits, Room to promote

Cons

Long hours, day to day can be challenging

5.0
Jan 10, 2016
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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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