Great culture and focuses, minor gaps elsewhere - Software Engineering Manager Amazon Employee Review

4.0
Feb 17, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

- Solid culture and leadership principles. It's in our DNA. Lots of smart and passionate people. Most if not all decision is backed by data. - Very supportive tooling and process, help to make it easier to do meticulous managerial tasks (promotion & performance reviews). - Great opportunities to make impacts at all levels.

Cons

- Hiring freeze is tough for everyone. Layoff rounds make it worse. - Benefits and perks were subpar compared to other giant tech. - Some organizations were messier than others.

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5.0
Feb 19, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I got paid weekly, there was a $2 premium for night shifts.

Cons

The only con was the 2 hour commute to and from work.

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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