Exciting work, say goodbye to your life - Senior Software Engineer Amazon Employee Review

2.0
14 Jan 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Work with really smart people Work with exciting technologies - AWS, ML, etc Fast pace , you'll never get bored.

Cons

No work / life balance. Amazon is your life Amazon transfers the risk from them to you. You are on the hook for relocation expenses and return expenses if things go South. Pay is not competitive for Seattle area. The cost of buying leasing home and maintaining a vehicle are prohibitive. Amazon does not take that into consideration when making you an offer. Job deteriorates after the 2 months on-boarding runway. It's like falling from top of the ladder to deep end of the pool. Training is a joke. You should already know everything or be ready to learn what you need for your job your own time.

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Pros

Good managers, huge focus on safety and making sure you're doing well.

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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