Good but too much frugality - Software Development Engineer-II Amazon Employee Review

3.0
Mar 14, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

* Ways of approaching problem solving - using documentation, reviews, pr faq * Very nice co-workers * Projects can be interesting * Flexibility to work outside of the office (either from home or for a few days in another country) * Operation processes

Cons

* Internal tools are causing lots of pains and reduce productivity. * Timelines for delivery are way too ambitious resulting either failing, losing on quality and generating stress for developers * Prioritisation often goes to feature delivery as opposed to quality * Frugality is sometimes ridiculous * Very slow career/salary progression (usually lower than inflation)

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Pros

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Cons

You have to be self motivated. NO ONE will hold your hand and tell you that you're doing a great job. If you need constant affirmations from management, this company isn't for you.

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