Avoid if have better options but get exp as much as you can and leave this toxic place. - Senior Software Engineer Amazon Employee Review

1.0
Aug 28, 2015
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Pros

One of the pros working at Amazon is that you are expected to have a complete ownership of whatever you are doing, and there isn't a lot of hand-holding either. You are expected to sort of "get-it" and start contributing right away.

Cons

Once the honeymoon is over, you will see AMZN working env is full of bad politics and red tapes. Performance review is totally useless and biased. No managers really cared about your career goals even if you are a high performer, unless your manager really "likes" you. AMZN is a very internally competitive place to work to the point of being unhealthy. Beware of subtle backstabbing teammates, don't trust your team easily. AMZN workplace has a low diversity and I can safely say there are some negative biases towards minorities. Avoid AMZN if you have better options.

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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
Jan 10, 2016
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Pros

Really smart people, a lot of opportunity for growth, always encouraged to be innovative, think big, and create something new. Competitive salary and benefits with other major tech companies. 100% self motivating work environment. No dress code and 4 legged friends are welcome.

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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