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Amazon Web Services reviews

3.6

62% would recommend to a friend

(13,986 total reviews)
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52% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Amazon Web Services has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 13,986 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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14K reviews
2.0
Dec 28, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Competent peers, good training opportunities

Cons

Little regard for employees, lots of toxic management, management fails to see the big picture, broken promotion system, out of touch senior management, high attrition

4.0
Dec 27, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

As a Principal Solutions Architect at AWS, you're poised at the forefront of technology, immersed in cutting-edge innovations, and constantly engaging with state-of-the-art cloud services. This role fosters problem-solving and innovation, allowing you to architect scalable and high-performance solutions for complex challenges. The position offers extensive opportunities for professional growth through access to resources, certifications, and diverse collaboration with teams and clients, facilitating a broad network within the tech industry. Your leadership role not only influences solutions but also allows you to mentor and guide others, creating a substantial impact on businesses globally. With competitive compensation, a focus on work-life balance, and the potential for widespread recognition, this role embodies both reward and impact in the ever-evolving landscape of cloud technology

Cons

While being a Principal Solutions Architect at AWS is rewarding, it comes with challenges. The role often demands long hours and intense workloads, especially during project peaks, impacting work-life balance at times. Keeping pace with rapidly evolving technologies requires a continuous commitment to learning and staying updated, which can be demanding. Additionally, balancing diverse stakeholder expectations and navigating complex organizational structures within clients' environments can present communication and coordination challenges. The pressure to deliver scalable and innovative solutions consistently might sometimes lead to high stress levels. However, despite these challenges, the role offers invaluable opportunities for growth and impact in the tech industry.

1.0
Dec 16, 2023

Beware!!

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I have nothing positive to say about this organization!

Cons

Long hours, little pay, zero appreciation, backstabbing, cut throat, terrible culture.

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