AWS is a tough but rewarding place to work - Software Development Manager Amazon Employee Review

5.0
19 May 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Strong culture (ask anyone about the Leadership Principals), attempting to stay nimble (it's always Day 1) and autonomy.

Cons

As it grows, there are so many teams doing similar things that it's hard to know what impact you're having. In the Solution Architecture org there are many teams attempting to move fast and doing similar things but held back by over-burdensome quality gates.

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5.0
25 Dec 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Bias for action and trust

Cons

Too much competition internally at all levels

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.

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