Amazing scale, great learning opportunity - Software Development Engineer II Amazon Employee Review

4.0
Sep 24, 2013
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Pros

The scale at which AWS operates is just unparalleled. One gets to learn a lot through direct on-hands experience. Fast-paced environment. You get to see your product/code ship fast.

Cons

Pager duty is a bit of a drag, because you can get paged in the middle of the night. Depending on the team, pager duty may end up being for a day, every few days or a week every few months.

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5.0
Apr 3, 2026
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Pros

Long days but rewarding if you work with a good team and leadership group

Cons

long days and long weeks

5.0
Jan 10, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Really smart people, a lot of opportunity for growth, always encouraged to be innovative, think big, and create something new. Competitive salary and benefits with other major tech companies. 100% self motivating work environment. No dress code and 4 legged friends are welcome.

Cons

You have to be self motivated. NO ONE will hold your hand and tell you that you're doing a great job. If you need constant affirmations from management, this company isn't for you.

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