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Some Pros, Many Cons - System Development Engineer Amazon Web Services Employee Review

1.0
Feb 6, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- huge possibility to learn systems at scale - few other companies work at the same scale - overall good perks

Cons

- Non-existent work/life balance - Overwork is the norm / lot of burnout - Lot of paperwork / not much spent on coding or "deliver results" - non-competitive salary

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5.0
May 27, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great job. I’ve learned so much it is just hard with 5 day rto

Cons

The 5 day RTO mandate

3.0
Jul 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Strong place to be early in your career as it provides valuable training and the brand recognition can create strong future opportunities. - Is great if you’re interested in what you’re doing/selling

Cons

- 5 days in office is not great for work/life balance - If your manager doesn’t like you, good luck! - 401k match is lower than most companies - Base salary compensation is weak compared to other big tech - Leveling/career progression is near impossible due to reorgs leading to a promotion “freeze” - Role can evolve over time in ways that may not align with original job expectations

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