great company for consumers - Software Development Engineer I Amazon Employee Review

1.0
Jul 30, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Talented people, downtown/near-downtown location. Different teams can feel very different. But overall they hold similar culture. If you are lucky and find a reasonable team, you might be able to enjoy it. But not so much for other teams.

Cons

it's better to be a customer than an employee. no work life balance. management expects you to work late. uncompetitive compensation. on-call. political issue. This can be nasty sometimes.

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5.0
May 28, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Competitive hourly pay in many locations Benefits may include health insurance and tuition assistance Flexible scheduling options at some warehouses Opportunities for overtime and extra pay Entry-level job with minimal experience required

Cons

Physically demanding work with long hours standing or lifting Fast-paced environment with strict productivity targets Repetitive tasks can become tiring Work schedules may include nights, weekends, or holidays High stress during peak shopping seasons like holidays

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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