Spent too much time in a low value division, couldn't get out. - Software Development Engineer Amazon Employee Review

3.0
2 Feb 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Ability to participate in community actions like updating build tools to work with new languages. It is easy to get help from another team especially if you are good about networking. The leadership model is open to doing things differently. Builder Tools makes some really nice stuff.

Cons

Easy to become siloed. Easy to lose track of mission and take on too much ownership. Trouble tickets are not taken seriously. Quantity > Quality is enforced on some teams. Many core tools are very old and written in Perl.

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5.0
25 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great place to learn and grow, salary

Cons

Management, no perks and too much operational load.

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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