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      Loads of opportunities to develop - Software Development Manager Amazon Employee Review

      4.0
      5 Oct 2018
      Software development manager
      Recommend
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      Pros

      * High hiring bar = super-smart colleagues * Broad range of projects across disparate domains, allowing for new challenges without moving company * No ivory towers: everyone shares their knowledge, and anyone can challenge anyone else's proposals regardless of level or experience * Plenty of career opportunities: role shifts encouraged & SDE progression does not mean management (although I chose to!) * Competitive salary, benefits & RSUs

      Cons

      * No-one will stop you taking things on: if you don't learn to say "no" you can easily get swamped * Extremely wide grades means promotions are infrequent (it may take 10+ years to get promoted once you've reached 5+ years' experience) and very high-effort

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      5.0
      20 Apr 2026
      Software dev engineer ii
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Very talented co workers. Access to world class mentorship, Hyper scale projects. Nice culture

      Cons

      Stack ranking could be stressful.

      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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