Amazon Software Development Engineer reviews

3.5

53% would recommend to a friend

(3,324 total reviews)
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Andrew Jassy

37% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Software Development Engineer employees have rated Amazon with 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 3,324 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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3K reviews
3.0
Mar 28, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

good environment and wl balance

Cons

very few benefits available .

4.0
Mar 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Nice physical working environment. They care a lot of making sure you're comfortable whether its through things like office amenities or good equipment

Cons

Can be difficult to get a hold of people even since everyone is as busy or more than you are.

2.0
Mar 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

competitive pay, remote work culture (at the time), really kind team

Cons

Bureaucratic pressures to perform, PIP culture, virtually minimal benefits, no free company snacks or food. Absolute minimum as required by law for benefits

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