By far the worst place i have ever worked - Network Development Engineer II Amazon Employee Review

1.0
Jul 20, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

I made some really good friends. The work can be interesting and fast moving.

Cons

Understaffed the entire time I was there, people would quit but no one ever came in to replace them so we all just got more and more work. The stress and strain became so bad it spilled over into personal health and family life. I wish i was trying to be dramatic but if anything i am putting it midly. They have their reputation for a reason, and in my experience its absolutely true and then some. Recruiter laugh when their name comes up in the same sentence as work life balance, there is no need to elaborate further. they understand immediately. My teams manager appeared to care very little about his team and was only focused on their own career advancement.

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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.

5.0
Jan 10, 2016
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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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