Too Much Politics - Software Engineer Amazon Employee Review

1.0
Aug 6, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Compensation is not the worst, of course not the best.

Cons

Too much politics. Everyone wants to survive from the PIP policy, so they will point fingers at others, back stab others, and nit pick on others even only for visibility. Super bureaucratic culture, you need to escalate and escalate only for getting an easy thing done. Managers blame their team members simply because they can't blame others. Whole company goes crazy on "cost saving", your promotion doc can become a PIP doc anytime because they don't want to spend more money.

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5.0
Jul 7, 2026
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Pros

Fun, active, learning, oppurtunity, workplace

Cons

Not much because it was a fun environment.

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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