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3.5

60% would recommend to a friend

(40,720 total reviews)
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50% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

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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.

3.0
Jun 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Competitive pay working with highly intelligent and motivated individuals.

Cons

Typical large organizationa bueracracy that can get in the way of progress. Be prepared to defend your own career trajectory. Expect management churn (the person who you thought was going to help promote you will inevitably leave).

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