Amazon Software Development Engineer reviews

3.5

54% would recommend to a friend

(3,331 total reviews)
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37% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Software Development Engineer employees have rated Amazon with 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 3,331 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Development Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Amazon is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Development Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the IT (Information Technology) industry (3.9 stars).

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3.0
Aug 6, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great work environment with good people around. A steep learning curve for employees at all levels. Freedom to work in terms of hours as well as type of work. A lot of responsibility is given to employees.

Cons

Pay is less when compared to competitors. Employee retention isn't considered important for lower roles. Employees are encouraged to work for long hours.

5.0
Jul 30, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Dynamic, shorter build cycles, you will see what you built in prod - Smart people - Lot of learning

Cons

- Lot of work - Frugality - Oncall

4.0
Jul 29, 2012

SDE

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Like company's culture, which is customer driven. Not just for money. Like start up like atmosphere. Everyone is talented and works hard.

Cons

Benefits are not good enough.

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