You'll meet smart people and learn a lot; just don't expect to work with the best of humanity - Manager, Software Engineering Amazon Employee Review

1.0
5 Mar 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Fast paced, lots to do. - Top of the line tech, hone your design and implementation skills.

Cons

- Stack ranking review process. Every year, low 10% given the axe or asked to leave. - Management doesn't know what to prioritize; competing pulls from busiess. Leads to occasional failure to deliver and politicking to avoid blame (if you are not politically savvy, you'll be the one to fall). - Engineers are treated with less respect than they are at Google or MS; slave driving managers are rewarded and managers seeking sustainable goals are punished for not being aggressive enough. - Brutal oncall.

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12 May 2026
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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
10 Jan 2016
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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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