Great for the dev that wants to work at Amazon for a long time - Software Engineer II SDE2 Amazon Employee Review

5.0
20 Dec 2021
Recommend
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Pros

- Really smart coworkers - Regularly meet your manager for 1-on-1 - Important to them that you progress on the career path you want, often ask what you're wanting and work to achieve that - Lots of classes to expand your knowledge - Organization discussions to see what other teams are doing, allows you to see new ideas and also other teams you may want to join

Cons

Amazon is a large company and it can often feel like you're a small cog in a giant machine which can kind of crush your spirits sometimes (for me). Some of the work can be pretty boring, but management has been very attentive in my experience to try and help you work on something that's interesting to you.

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5.0
4 July 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Cross training that helps for faster growth and more experience.

Cons

Sometimes you gotta hurry and find equipment or pit equipment before others snag them and leave you with the “bad” ones. That take forever to get repaired.

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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