Great place to learn & grow, but expect long hours - Software Development Engineer I Amazon Employee Review

4.0
25 May 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Amazon is the ideal place for workaholics. You will get great work, with significant impact. All teams are small, and every employee has a high level of responsibility (compared to other companies of this size.) You will also have great careers growth opportunities if you can keep up the pace. All in all, it's a good place for ambitious (usually young) people to start their careers.

Cons

You will always have aggressive targets, and relatively little support system. You will have to figure out everything on your own, even when it relates to components made by other teams in the company. When facing tough bugs, you'll find yourself spending late nights in the office, waiting for responses from people working in the US.

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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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