Great company for software employees - Software Development Engineer-II Amazon Employee Review

4.0
5 June 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

For people working software as developers, software managers, and program/project managers, this is a great company to work for. You are constantly getting to tackle unique and challenging problems to continue growing and improving the customer experience. Ability to grow within the the company is very high, and if you're aiming for a high level role within Amazon in the long term it is better to work your way up from within. Compensation and benefits are good in general for a tech company, but on a lower than other large tech companies like Google or Facebook. (pro and con).

Cons

Work/Life balance is heavily dependent on your team and manager. I have had no issues with it, but other teams have more pressure to deliver and skew work/life balance. Tenure at amazon is often limited. Having a job at Amazon looks great on a resume (which is pro) but as a result, many people will leave to join other companies who actively recruit Amazon employees. This can mean high turnover within teams, and that amazon benefits don't really kick in until year 2 or later.

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5.0
16 Apr 2026
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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
10 Jan 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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