Good to be a customer, but not an employee - Software Development Manager III Amazon Employee Review

2.0
20 Sept 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

* Very competitive compensation * Widely recognized name on the resume * Intelligent employees * Good engineering processes

Cons

* Aggressive corporate culture * Poor work-life balance * Mediocre benefits * Cheap coffee and furniture * Not many opportunities to have fun * Too many employees with sponsored H-1B visas

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
10 Jan 2016
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Recommend
CEO approval
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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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