Only OK. Standard American mega-corp. - Software Development Engineer I Amazon Employee Review

2.0
6 Aug 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Parts of the company are doing interesting work (complete with experienced engineers) High level of ownership from the start. Well-known company.

Cons

Contrary to popular belief, the salary + bonus are OK at best but below other companies (Microsoft, Google, Facebook, etc) Other companies pay 20%+ more cash and 50%+ more stock (and this is from hearing from people from my university who went elsewhere, same experience, same school, etc) Awful 401k match (almost nothing) Almost no fringe benefits (you get a transit card and that is it) Below industry standard vesting schedule. Uninteresting work Lots of mediocre engineers have been and are being hired. The bozos are invading. Company lives and dies by how many H1B and T1 visa employees it can find.

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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
10 Jan 2016
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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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