Software Development Engineer - Software Development Engineer I Amazon Employee Review

1.0
6 Jan 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

1. Good for individuals who join Amazon right after their studies. 2. Salary

Cons

1. No work-life balance 2. Amazon being such a big company, cannot call its culture to be startup. Processes in Amazon are most of the times redundant. 3. On-Call schedule 4. Frugality in everything 5. No consideration to employees 6. Meaningless leadership principles. 7. favoritism 8. No fixed roadmap (atleast this was the case with our team) 9. Any lateral employee will find the Amazon work culture a little harsh on the employees 10. Weekends are usually spent just preparing for the hectic weekdays

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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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