SDE==Great work but Work Life balance suffers, Highly Team dependent - Software Development Engineer Intern Amazon Employee Review

3.0
2 Jul 2016
Recommend
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Pros

The work is quite good. You get to work on best tools and you learn a lot. High value of experience gained here. The experience gained here is quite useful. Everybody is quite skilled.

Cons

Well, it depends on your team and team members. Some teams(most I know of ) have very hectic work, stretching very long hours. Work-Life balance generally suffers. Team members may be indifferent workaholics. Stressful atmosphere. You have to learn and figure out most of the stuff yourself , as most of the people are already too stressed to cooperate. Its expected of you to know everything in advance.

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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
10 Jan 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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