Great Experience So Far - Software Development Engineer II Amazon Employee Review

5.0
18 Aug 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Onboarding and training is complete and engaging. Usually the time at the start of a new job can be less engaging. They fill this with embark tasks. You interview teams after you get hired. It helps you find the perfect team. Experience is not wasted, you get to use what you already learned. Very smart people.

Cons

If I didn't know what to look for in meetings, I would have had a tough time setting up my development environment. Basically I had to lean on my experience to get started. However to be fair, I may have jumped the gun on this. I like to get started in the code ASAP.

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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
10 Jan 2016
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Recommend
CEO approval
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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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