Large company, WLB highly depends on which team you are in. Low bar on internal promos :) - Software Engineer II SDE2 Amazon Employee Review

4.0
21 Sept 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Depends on the team you are in, you can have good WLB and doing interesting things if in a good team. Or buried with Operational loads, sev2s, bugs, if in a traps team.

Cons

Large company common issues. Slow climbing on promo ladders, politic battles (depends on the team you are in, I've been in crazy ones, and also am in a good one).

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5.0
8 Jan 2026
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Pros

Manager was very engaged with my project throughout the summer

Cons

Felt that experience heavily depended on project assigned at start of summer

5.0
10 Jan 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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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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