Amazon Software Development Engineering reviews

3.5

57% would recommend to a friend

(6,795 total reviews)
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40% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Software Development Engineering employees have rated Amazon with 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 6,795 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Development Engineering professionals have a good working experience there. Amazon is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Development Engineering professionals compared to other employers within the IT (Information Technology) industry (3.9 stars).

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3.0
Aug 31, 2014
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Pros

Salary is good and get stokcs vests over first 4 years. Very challeging nad will push you to your limits and beyond. But good experience with Amazon. You are empowered ot have a direct impact on customers and hte business.

Cons

No work life balance. It might not be the good place if you are planning to stay long. It's a "sink or swim" environment.

3.0
Aug 27, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Leadership principles in Amazon makes it still work like a start-up by developing leaders in the small teams to own their systems and products. Each development team works like its own start-up, each day the developers are encouraged to think big and show ownership. Being vocally self critical is highly encouraged and it makes the teams openly identify areas to improve and act upon them. Most people are smart and have their own core strengths. The people who stay long are generally seasoned leaders even though they are individual contributors, they look out for mentoring and developing the best. The experience gained working at Amazon is valuable. It can be applied at any other start-up/other big/established company which works similar to a start-up effectively.

Cons

Lots of type A personalities with strong opinions and ideas. If you are able to deal with such members in a team its an advantage. Promotions are hard and can be cut throat. Recognition to the work you have done in terms of getting up the ladder can be challenging. Everyone is smart and hard working which will make it hard to get recognized.

4.0
Aug 26, 2014

Great

Recommend
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Pros

-Fast paced work culture -New teams have startup atmosphere -Learn new stuff daily

Cons

- Oncall pressure - Perks could be better

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