Fast paced environment - SDE1 Amazon Employee Review

4.0
8 May 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Vibrant environment, lots of smart and fun people to work with, ability to switch your team if you're not satisfied, good pay, nice location in the city, tons of new initiatives and projects... You will never get bored at Amazon!

Cons

Most development teams are understaffed and they launch a lot of new products at a fast paced, so often you may only get aware of problems when they exist in production which may cost the company (both in terms of reputation and money)

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5.0
11 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Hybrid work (3 days a week), good team atmosphere, small sales teams, limited travel

Cons

a lot of shifts in upper management currently

5.0
10 Jan 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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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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