Nice place to work. But not without its own share of politics - Software Development Manager Amazon Employee Review

4.0
Jul 20, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Access to excellent engineering minds, start-up atmosphere, work from home, pay, benefits, stock options, internal transfer You will be more successful if you start off as an engineer here.

Cons

No proactive mentoring, rather use hire/fire method, over complicating solutions, operational, abstracted systems, delay in hiring

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5.0
Mar 20, 2026
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Pros

Medical/ dental/ vision insurance, mental assistance, 401k, lawyer assistance, Career choice, VTO, PTO, vacation time

Cons

Most AMs have avoritism among employees. We get mandatory extra time (now is calling "voluntary" but you have to go when it is schedule) at the end of the year, what makes difficult for some of us when we have kids and they're really rigid about it.

5.0
Jan 10, 2016
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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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