It's alright. - SDE2 Amazon Employee Review

3.0
Oct 14, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

High pay (for me), challenges, lots of growth opportunity. The people they hire typically can carry their own weight and push you to be a better employee. You learn a lot for your next job.

Cons

Upper management is unrealistic, accuse the team of sandbagging, when in reality they are just trying to cover their bottom with prior unrealistic forecast and delays. No ESPP, so despite their "huge" RSU it is not really going to get you a lot more money than you think. No free food, cheap about equipment purchase (delays in development), cheap about early prototyping (delays in development). Stupidity about "Document driven development" and "Amazon writing standard", so you end up spending more time writing document than doing real work. And then when management ask why is the delay you have to write another document to cover your bottom.

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5.0
May 28, 2026
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Pros

Competitive hourly pay in many locations Benefits may include health insurance and tuition assistance Flexible scheduling options at some warehouses Opportunities for overtime and extra pay Entry-level job with minimal experience required

Cons

Physically demanding work with long hours standing or lifting Fast-paced environment with strict productivity targets Repetitive tasks can become tiring Work schedules may include nights, weekends, or holidays High stress during peak shopping seasons like holidays

5.0
Jan 10, 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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