Strong engineering culture, high bar, but not for everyone - Software Development Engineer (SDE) II Amazon Employee Review

4.0
Dec 14, 2025
Recommend
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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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5.0
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Pros

Awesome culture and people Good opportunities

Cons

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5.0
Jan 10, 2016
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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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