Amazon Software Development Engineer reviews

3.5

54% would recommend to a friend

(3,337 total reviews)
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38% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Software Development Engineer employees have rated Amazon with 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 3,337 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Development Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Amazon is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Development Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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1.0
Jul 13, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Amazon does offer higher conpensation than the average Australian companies, providing private insurance and reimbursement of monthly phone bills and car expenses.

Cons

Your manager will determine your future in this company, and their decision may not necessarily reflect your efforts. Therefore, do not rely solely on encouragement; working overtime does not guarantee your job security, especially with the presence of a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). If you are part of a typical team, congratulations—you remain a regular developer. Although you may need to work overtime and be on call, you are less likely to be targeted for the PIP quota. However, if you belong to a team that must meet a quota, you may face significant challenges. It is important to recognize the reality: many individuals around you have suffered physical and mental harm due to the mandatory PIP quota system, eventually leading to their departure from the company.

1.0
Jul 12, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Looks good on a resume if you have nothing better - Learn how to deal with politics above all else - If you're Indian you'll feel at home

Cons

- Poor wlb - Rude, arrogant, narcissistic coworkers in an environment that actively encourages them - Poor engineering practices on most teams

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