Amazon Amazon Software Engineering reviews

3.8

64% would recommend to a friend

(618 total reviews)
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Andrew Jassy

67% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Amazon Software Engineering employees have rated Amazon with 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 618 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Amazon Software Engineering professionals have a good working experience there. Amazon is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Amazon Software Engineering professionals compared to other employers within the IT (Information Technology) industry (3.9 stars).

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618 reviews
4.0
Jan 19, 2026

Fair place to work

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, competitive pay compared to other retail stores, flexible schedule, respectful treatment.

Cons

Very physical, limited growth opportunities, very repetitive.

5.0
Jan 14, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Amazon often offers solid salaries and benefits (health insurance, 401k, stock options for certain roles). Overtime opportunities are available in some roles.

Cons

Burnout Risk The combination of high expectations and long hours can lead to burnout if not managed carefully

1.0
Jan 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Very few. If you’re lucky, some coworkers are decent.

Cons

• The building is a high school with cliques running the show. HR and leadership ignore complaints and punish the lone employees who speak up. • You do all the heavy lifting alone while others get instant help and recognition. • Escalation channels are a joke—no follow-ups, no real action, just platitudes. • Toxic “work family” dynamics reward favoritism and punish anyone outside the group. • Mentally and physically exhausting. Feels unsafe and dehumanizing.

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