Amazon Senior Software Developer reviews

3.5

61% would recommend to a friend

(679 total reviews)
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Andrew Jassy

42% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Senior Software Developer employees have rated Amazon with 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 679 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Senior Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. Amazon is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Senior Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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679 reviews
1.0
May 22, 2025
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Pros

Amazon's culture is deeply flawed, with spineless managers who fail to manage up and instead let unexpected goals and multiple responsibilities fall disproportionately on the hardest-working team members. Meanwhile, their favorites are shielded from accountability and consistently receive top ratings year after year, regardless of performance. Managers hold ultimate power, and even when blatant violations of the company's code of conduct are reported with evidence, HR sides with the managers, rendering them completely useless. The lack of fairness and accountability creates a toxic environment where favoritism thrives, and hard work goes unrecognized. If you're considering Amazon, be prepared for a culture where politics outweigh merit, and leadership fails to foster a fair or supportive workplace.

Cons

Despite challenges in almost all areas of company culture, the opportunities for personal and professional growth are significant if you can navigate the politics and become your leadership's favourite.

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