Good compensation, questionable management - Software Development Engineer II Amazon Employee Review

3.0
4 Jun 2014
Recommend
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Pros

I am being very well paid in the industry, I do work enough to earn it, but

Cons

Getting a promotion in this company is very hard, and you have to be a lot about politics, which I'm not. When I say something, its the truth, that you like or not, and that does not fly well over here. Management looks everywhere to please the upper management, and projects don't get finished or get delayed a lot because other projects arrive and they need to get done faster in order to please upper management. Nobody has the guts to say that doing so will hurt the current long term projects. The long term vision is lacking to say the least. Money in a short term is very important to the point that it rarely matters to invest now to harvest in 2 years.

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5.0
28 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Competitive hourly pay in many locations Benefits may include health insurance and tuition assistance Flexible scheduling options at some warehouses Opportunities for overtime and extra pay Entry-level job with minimal experience required

Cons

Physically demanding work with long hours standing or lifting Fast-paced environment with strict productivity targets Repetitive tasks can become tiring Work schedules may include nights, weekends, or holidays High stress during peak shopping seasons like holidays

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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