Amazon Sr. Software Development Manager reviews

To succeed at Amazon, you really do need to drink the koolaid and subscribe to their peculiar ways. This is a place where you are given enormous latitude to chip in to solve problems. Your role is defined by what you want to drive and own, not by a title. I appreciate the autonomy that Amazon gives its leaders - for good and bad. We are given room to make mistakes, learn and grow from them. As a leader, I have made mistakes and I've been praised for my analysis of the failure and the corrective actions. I currently work in an organization with tenured Amazon leaders. They've collectively launched world-class operations and billion dollar businesses. It's amazing to learn from these leaders -- they are remarkably calm amid the chaos -- they've seen it all before.

Amazon's leaders are dedicated to generating long-term customer value, not just in their words but by their actions. There is a serious commitment to identifying and investing in future leaders who will continue to grow and improve Amazon's leadership culture. Ideas are evaluated and decisions made with an almost scientific rigor, with a strong preference for data-driven discussions. In the absence of data, calculated risk taking is acceptable as long as plans include gathering data, failing fast, and avoiding "one-way doors". The culture is apolitical, and one can find much support among universally intelligent peers, if one makes earnest effort along a compelling plan that incorporates feedback. You will learn a lot here, and you can lead amazing, high-impact contributions that are literally changing the world.