Great learning environment and not overly demanding for university hires - Software Dev Engineer I Amazon Employee Review

5.0
Apr 28, 2022
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Pros

I am given a lot of time to learn and grow as a developer and employee. The work environment in my team is pretty casual and fun, but everyone knows how to get things done. Nobody is judgmental that I'm new to working in the industry, they're instead very ready to help me learn and grow. The onboarding activities are very thorough and help tremendously to ease me into the workforce. The compensation is so high it almost feels unfair to accept due to my being so new and not as productive as others on the team. The culture of ownership and leadership principles fit my personality very well.

Cons

There's a lot to learn in the projects and a lot of internal sites to get accustomed to, which could overwhelm some people. Barrier to entry is somewhat high.

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5.0
Jun 2, 2026
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Pros

Amazon offers an exceptional work environment with cutting-edge technology and world-class engineering challenges. The compensation package is highly competitive, including strong base salary, RSUs, and comprehensive benefits. Career growth opportunities are abundant — there are clear promotion paths and access to internal mobility across thousands of teams globally. The scale of impact is unmatched; you work on systems that serve hundreds of millions of customers worldwide. Colleagues are incredibly talented, driven, and collaborative, making every project both challenging and rewarding.

Cons

The pace can be fast and demanding at times, which requires strong time management skills. Work-life balance may vary depending on the team and project deadlines.

5.0
Jan 10, 2016
Anonymous employee
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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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