AWS - Software Development Engineer II Amazon Employee Review

1.0
10 Aug 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Pay is decent, relative to market. - Location (Seattle)

Cons

Horrible treatment of employees - in accordance with their motto that everything and everyone is "fungible" meaning replaceable and expendable. They work their employees like dogs and hold promotions or work visas over their heads in order to try and retain their employees. There is a reason why they have such high turnover (less than 1 year of service). Management is short-sighted and reactive vs proactive.

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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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