Great tech stack but toxic PIP culture - Software Engineer Amazon Employee Review

1.0
Jul 18, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Cutting Edge Tech Stack Got to learn how big tech companies operate at large scale Got to learn how mature systems look like

Cons

PIP Culture - Managers are incentivized to put their employees on PIP (if they don't they will be targeted for performance reasons) Culture of unrealistic deadlines leading to engineers delivering half baked products in production. This leads to years of tech debt combined with hellish oncall.

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5.0
Jan 10, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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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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