Skip to contentSkip to footer
      employer cover photo
      employer logo
      employer logo

      Amazon

      Engaged employer

      Amazon reviews

      Warzone, Petty, Terrible to Employees - Software Engineer Amazon Employee Review

      1.0
      14 Dec 2012
      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      average benefits but nothing compared to others in s/w industry (2007-2008 timeframe)

      Cons

      petty atmosphere, hostile/harassment behavior encouraged by some managers and ignored by others, caught management actually lying to customers and potential customers to get sales (lack of morals/ethics), cutthroat, employees told to be thrifty as reason why there are no good s/w perks in company (ie. frugal) but then treated like slaves (everyone I knew in s/w group wanted out but was too terrified to leave because they believed management spiel that they wouldn't ever get a job again)

      Explore other reviews about Amazon

      5.0
      20 Mar 2026
      Associate level-1
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Medical/ dental/ vision insurance, mental assistance, 401k, lawyer assistance, Career choice, VTO, PTO, vacation time

      Cons

      Most AMs have avoritism among employees. We get mandatory extra time (now is calling "voluntary" but you have to go when it is schedule) at the end of the year, what makes difficult for some of us when we have kids and they're really rigid about it.

      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.

      3159
      See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All
      Related searches: Amazon jobs | Amazon salaries | Amazon benefits | Amazon interviews | Amazon conversations
      Amazon reviewsAmazon Software Engineer reviewsAmazon review