Disorganized Mess - Software Development Engineer II Amazon Employee Review

2.0
22 Feb 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Smart, driven coworkers Minimal corporate b.s. Solve real scaling problems. Good pay.

Cons

Everything is always on fire. There is absolutely no quality control. There is no real management. You will not have time to write actual software. There are a large number of checked out, incompetent or otherwise harmful senior devs camping on stock bonuses. If you want it done right, you will have to do it yourself to the tune of 80+ hours a week.

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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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