Amazon Software Development Engineer II reviews

3.6

58% would recommend to a friend

(956 total reviews)
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19% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Software Development Engineer, II employees have rated Amazon with 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 956 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Development Engineer, II professionals have a good working experience there. Amazon is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Development Engineer, II professionals compared to other employers within the IT (Information Technology) industry (3.9 stars).

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956 reviews
2.0
Jul 5, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

There is good opportunity for professional growth; there are plenty of chances to lead, and plenty of hard and interesting problems on which to work. Also, the company treats the customer very well. It treats the employee less well, however.

Cons

Benefits, especially for families, are poor. I pay about $4000 in medical premiums each year _before_ the $30 copays. Company not particularly charitable: not invested in Seattle and doesn't provide company matching. Oncall duty can be easy or awful depending on your group.

5.0
Jul 4, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

A great place to learn how business and technology work together. The vision and communication from senior leadership is good. Amazon supports a great work/life balance (depending upon your manager). If you ask, you will get answers and justification for various things from compensation, promotions and career advancement. If you are smart you will be rewarded, do not be afraid to challenge. Amazonians respect smarts.

Cons

In some teams the pager duty can be taxing - since developers also must support what they develop.

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