Felt like getting wings after switching from traditional employer - Senior Hardware Engineer Amazon Employee Review

4.0
Oct 8, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Innovative and customer-oriented mindset - Less bureaucratic. Operates like a lot of small companies rather than one big company. - You will feel empowered. Career growth is back in your hands and your competitiveness. - There is a decent on-boarding process. - Failure is encouraged. Easy to move internally on lateral roles. - No Powerpoints. - Faster decisions at every level.

Cons

- Could feel a bit lost in the information deluge. - Getting promoted from L6 to L7 seems tricky. I am too new to comment further; but, peers informed, it requires both successful outcomes and growth in your area. - Easy to get involved in new projects. If not carefully done, could cause backlogs and distractions.

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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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