Amazon Software Development Engineer (SDE) II reviews

3.5

60% would recommend to a friend

(4,833 total reviews)
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44% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Software Development Engineer (SDE II) employees have rated Amazon with 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 4,833 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Development Engineer (SDE II) professionals have a good working experience there. Amazon is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Development Engineer (SDE II) professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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5K reviews
4.0
Dec 14, 2025
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Pros

Smart, driven engineers and a high technical bar Opportunity to work on large-scale, real-world systems Compensation is competitive and benefits are solid Clear ownership and accountability if you’re proactive Good internal tools and learning resources

Cons

Work-life balance varies a lot by team and org Processes can feel heavy and slow due to company size Promotions and scope growth can be opaque Can feel like a grind at times, especially during peak periods

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