If you value your life, don't work at Amazon as an engineer - Senior Software Engineer Amazon Employee Review

2.0
Mar 13, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Lots of very smart people, stock's high. As a new grad, you will learn a lot of things very quickly.

Cons

As an engineer, you will work long hours and will likely to be oncall. It becomes impossible if you want to have a family life and advance in career at Amazon.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
Jan 10, 2016
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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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