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      Through the meat-grinder - Senior Software Engineer Amazon Employee Review

      2.0
      6 Mar 2012
      Senior software engineer
      Recommend
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      Pros

      The company has some amazing engineers and a few good development managers. They'll provide nice new Macs for work as well.

      Cons

      Impossible to advance with the limited number of grade levels; senior management really doesn't want people to be promoted to any of them. Very high turnover of SDEs. Give serious consideration to not working here if you are mid-career.

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      5.0
      9 June 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Excellent place to work - learn a lot.

      Cons

      Work can be very demanding.

      5.0
      10 Jan 2016
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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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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