Depends on where you land - Software Development Engineer III Amazon Employee Review

4.0
24 Feb 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

There are some very challenging problems and smart people at Amazon. If you find a group with strong management and smart peers, you can learn a lot and work on satisfying problem sets.

Cons

Some groups do not have great accountability; the company can be very cheap about things like hiring QA or support engineers.

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5.0
19 Feb 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

I got paid weekly, there was a $2 premium for night shifts.

Cons

The only con was the 2 hour commute to and from work.

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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