Amazon Developer reviews

3.5

55% would recommend to a friend

(6,235 total reviews)
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Andrew Jassy

43% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Developer employees have rated Amazon with 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 6,235 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Developer professionals have a good working experience there. Amazon is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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6K reviews
4.0
Jun 26, 2026
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Pros

Worked on large-scale distributed systems with opportunities to solve challenging engineering problems. Talented colleagues, strong ownership culture, and exposure to modern cloud technologies. Good learning environment for engineers who enjoy solving complex problems.

Cons

The pace can be demanding, and work-life balance may vary depending on the team and project timelines. Processes can sometimes feel complex, and priorities may change quickly.

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