Current SDE2 - Working in Amazon is no fun - SDE2 Amazon Employee Review

2.0
Oct 25, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Possible flexible work schedule - Company stock skyrocketing like crazy - Company reputation is ok

Cons

- Aggressive back-biting culture - Huge pressure from upper management - Product quality is not important - drowning in tech debt - Not for the faint-hearted - Good employees not rewarded, bad employees not penalized - Too many others to name

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Cons

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5.0
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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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