Data Center Operations - Data Center Technician Amazon Employee Review

3.0
22 May 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Good compensation, initially, with shift differential. Knowledgeable team members and good support from immediate managers. Large datacenter environment allows exposure to multiple different hardware types.

Cons

Compensation does not scale-up well, year-over-year. They prefer to use vested stock options as raises, but they don't vest for another two years after the award. Ticket resolve metrics are the only driver for management. Extracurriculars taken-on by techs are generally not supported or rewarded. Internal ticketing system has migrated to a micro-managing, tracking system akin to fulfillment centers that burdens simple hardware break/fix with unnecessary "paperwork". Compartmentalization of responsibility leads to compartmentalization of knowledge. Makes it more difficult to build experience with the whole environment or reach out to other teams.

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Cons

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5.0
10 Jan 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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