Amazon company level review - SDE2 Amazon Employee Review

3.0
Sep 14, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Compensation is good - Peers are approachable

Cons

- Poor work life balance - Inappropriate deadlines (They don't have the concept of dev effort. You just need to meet the deadline dictated by business)

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5.0
Apr 11, 2026
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Pros

* Strong ownership culture and high standards * Excellent learning and career growth opportunities * Work on large-scale, impactful problems

Cons

* Fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure environment * Work-life balance can be challenging at times * Expectations can be demanding and intense

5.0
Jan 10, 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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