Tradeoffs, but a solid employer - Principal Engineer Amazon Employee Review

4.0
7 Nov 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

High impact working on hard problems, flexibility in day to day work, smart colleagues and stakeholders. Total compensation is good.

Cons

Relentless focus on near term bottom line and growth, stack ranking, compensation is too heavily weighted towards stock.

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5.0
29 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Stressful performance base job at higher lvl

Cons

A lot of extra hours

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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