SDEs - Strong Tech work, but declining quality. - SDE-III Amazon Employee Review

3.0
Jun 1, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

1. Good ownership of projects. 2. Technically strong projects. 3. A wide range of projects to work on. 4. Anything you work will have a large scale impact. 5. Good salary. 6. Very easy to move teams.

Cons

1. No perks. 2. Tight deadlines. 3. Declining hiring bar. 4. Declining project quality/learning. 5. Complicated promotion process 6. No new projects/initiatives in the recent years.

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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
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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