Amazon Sr. Software Engineer reviews

3.5

64% would recommend to a friend

(729 total reviews)
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Andrew Jassy

44% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Sr. Software Engineer employees have rated Amazon with 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 729 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Sr. Software Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Amazon is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Sr. Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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729 reviews
3.0
Jun 23, 2025

Management Games

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Pros

Bent over backwards to bring me on for my skills. Long distance remote. Compensation was good.

Cons

Boss' boss played "little emperor" games. Didn't want anyone else knowing how to do what our group did (distribution facility floor simulation). Others wanted a tool that would let them answer the simpler questions themselves. He'd brought me on to show he was trying to do that, then hobbled me to show it wasn't feasible. His subordinates (the level of my boss) pumped him up to external organizations to get him promoted out of the department. Also, the 12 tenets (or whatever) were used more often as weapons than as guide stars.

4.0
Jun 19, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Fast-paced environment encourages innovation and growth. Team collaboration is generally strong. Excellent compensation and benefits. Leadership is focused on customer satisfaction. Career mobility across departments is possible.

Cons

Work-life balance can be difficult. High pressure during peak seasons. Some teams lack transparency in communication. Rapid changes can feel chaotic. Not all managers provide consistent feedback.

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