Mixed Feelings - Systems Engineer Amazon Employee Review

3.0
Sep 19, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

- You learn a lot - Several opportunities to work with different people and teams - Smart co-workers - Fast-paced

Cons

- Burns people very quickly - Performance review process is often controversial - Severe on-call rotation - Long unpaid overtime hours - Heavily into politics, like any other big company - Cheap

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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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