Amazon Web Services - Software Development Manager Amazon Employee Review

5.0
29 June 2017
Recommend
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Pros

There are not many companies out there that provide the opportunity to build and operate software at this massive scale. The results are changing the way IT works, forever. People are smart and nice. There are national and international internal job opportunities left, right, and center. Compensation is competitive. The more senior the role, the more compensation relies on stock, which is great right now. HR processes continue to be improved. For example, the performance review and promotion processes were streamlined substantially.

Cons

The pace is fast. Teams and people generally have more work/opportunities than they can handle, so everyone needs to prioritize. When living in Seattle, house prices and traffic can be issues.

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5.0
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Pros

Medical/ dental/ vision insurance, mental assistance, 401k, lawyer assistance, Career choice, VTO, PTO, vacation time

Cons

Most AMs have avoritism among employees. We get mandatory extra time (now is calling "voluntary" but you have to go when it is schedule) at the end of the year, what makes difficult for some of us when we have kids and they're really rigid about it.

5.0
10 Jan 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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