Great place to work if you are creative and also execute on you ideas. Mere visionaries will find it hard. - Senior Engineering Manager Amazon Employee Review

4.0
Sep 13, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It is a big start up company. Original ideas are respected and you see the sprite and growth of a start up company. Unlike many high tech companies that I have worked - I like the frugal ways of Amazon. It is more long lasting that way and enhances the share holder value in the long run and as an employee you do hold a large amount of company stock. There are lot of new initiatives which keeps the innovation level very high. At the same time mere visionaries and arm chair thinkers have no chance of surviving in the company. Innovation is only respected if you can execute.

Cons

The operational aspects get to you sometimes.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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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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