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Amazon Lab126

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Good work with the worst possible benefits in the valley. - SDEII Amazon Lab126 Employee Review

3.0
Apr 29, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

View of the Moffett airstrip if you are in the Sunnyvale buildings. Cool projects and work.

Cons

Expect "Frugality" every where. Terrible 401k plan that is capped at 2k employer contribution. Amazon will take employer contribution back if you leave within 3yrs. There is no annual bonus. Poor compensation model. If the stock does well, regardless of your hard work, you will not be rewarded. The total compensation model will ensure they can be frugal and not reward you for your performance as long as the stock does well. Do not expect RSU grants/ bonus. Annual base increase is capped at 3%. Crappy expensive cafeteria food. Crappy maternity/paternity leave. Terrible stock vest schedule of 5,15,40,40 across 4yrs. This causes a lot of smart people to leave in 2yrs or 4yrs once the sign on bonus runs out. The only SWAG you get is on the day you join. Most likely a sticker that says "Amazon".

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5.0
Jun 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

amazing culture, really supportive, mostly healthy competition

Cons

less career growth in comparison to aws people

4.0
Jul 21, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The team is welcoming and supportive, with designers across visual, motion, and sound design (rare for Amazon) However, opportunities to collaborate across teams are relatively limited.

Cons

Decision-making can take time due to multiple stakeholder reviews. Balancing design quality with business constraints can be challenging. Job security has become less predictable in recent years.

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