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      Amazon Web Services

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      Amazon Web Services reviews

      3.6

      62% would recommend to a friend

      (13,985 total reviews)
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      Matt Garman

      52% approve of CEO

      62% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.9

      Compensation and benefits

      3.8

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.8

      Career opportunities

      3.2

      Culture & values

      3.0

      Work/Life balance

      3.0

      Senior management

      Amazon Web Services has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 13,985 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Amazon Web Services employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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      Reviews by job title

      14K reviews
      2.0
      Jan 18, 2024

      Too many slackers and not worth the pay

      Learning ambassador
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Easy work and decent pay

      Cons

      Better positions are often subject to favoritism, awful training, HR doesn’t do anything helpful if you’re being threatened/harassed, dangerous people, no punishment for not doing your job for months in a row

      4.0
      Jan 15, 2024

      Amazon SWE Experience

      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Scale and Impact: Amazon operates at an enormous scale, allowing SWEs to work on projects with significant impact and visibility. Learning Opportunities: Amazon is known for its fast-paced and challenging work environment, providing engineers with ample opportunities to learn and grow in their careers. Innovation: The company encourages innovation, and engineers often have the chance to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to projects that can shape the industry. Compensation and Benefits: Amazon typically offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including stock options, health insurance, and other perks. Networking: Working at Amazon provides the opportunity to collaborate with smart and driven professionals, facilitating valuable networking and skill-building.

      Cons

      Work-Life Balance: Amazon is notorious for its demanding work culture, and some employees report challenges in maintaining a healthy work-life balance due to long working hours and high expectations. Pressure and Stress: The fast-paced nature of Amazon's business can lead to high levels of stress and pressure, particularly during peak periods or when tight deadlines need to be met. Hierarchy and Bureaucracy: Some employees feel that the company's organizational structure can be bureaucratic, making it challenging to implement changes quickly. Limited Ownership: In a large organization like Amazon, some engineers may feel that they have limited ownership over their projects or that decision-making is concentrated at higher levels. High Turnover: The competitive nature of the tech industry can lead to high turnover, with some engineers leaving for other opportunities after a relatively short tenure.

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