Build great things - Technical Program Manager Amazon Employee Review

4.0
Dec 27, 2019
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Pros

Opportunity to build products/services at massive scale, and impact entire IT industries. Work with some of the best engineers and leaders in the world. Ability to move between teams within the company to keep your skills fresh and continue doing something new. The newer buildings are quite nice. Overall, not many structural problems in the company that aren't present in any organization of this size.

Cons

Can be very stressful, especially around re:Invent (in AWS). Many small teams makes it a challenge to find the owner of a particular tool/service, and creates challenges to implement large cross-team projects. If you get a bad manager/director, your experience will also be bad; this is not the norm, but it happens. Employee perks are just OK.

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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
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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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